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1. geekymedics.com › common-abbreviations-in-medicalCommon Abbreviations in Medical Notes | Acronyms - Geeky Medics

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   Feb 8, 2024 · Medical conditions and procedures. While care should always be taken when using acronyms in notes, it is particularly important for medical conditions, as the same acronym can mean different conditions depending on the specialty.

2. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › poornessPoorness | definition of poorness by ... - Medical Dictionary

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   A column in the international edition of the Communist Party's publication Granma denounced "the lies, immoralities and poorness of the so-called independent Cuban journalists with the aim of making money at all cost." Representatives of the roughly 40 independent Cuban journalists working outside the state-owned media, and generally published abroad, interpreted the article as part of a new ...

3. clinical.stjohnwa.com.au › medical-library › medicalPrefixes and Suffixes

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   Clinical Resources Website. St John Ambulance Western Australia Ltd (ABN 55 028 468 715) (St John WA) operates ambulance and other pre-hospital clinical services.

4. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › medicalMedical Abbreviations List: Common Healthcare Terminology

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   Apr 13, 2022 · There are several medical abbreviations that can be confusing to anyone outside of the healthcare field. Learn what some of the more common ones stand for here.

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5. www.nhs.uk › nhs-app › nhs-app-help-and-supportAbbreviations you may find in your health records - NHS

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   ESR. erythrocyte sedimentation rate (a type of blood test used to help diagnose conditions associated with inflammation) EUA. examination under anaesthetic. FBC. full blood count (a type of blood test) FOBT. faecal occult blood test (a test to check for blood traces in your poo) FIT.

   Abbreviation	Meaning
   #	broken bone (fracture)
   A&E	accident and emergency
   a.c.	before meals
   a.m., am, AM	morning

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6. www.medicinenet.com › common_medical_abbreviationsCommon Medical Abbreviations & Terms - MedicineNet

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   CDE: Complete dental (oral) evaluation. cc: Cubic centimeters. For example, the amount of fluid removed from the body is recorded in ccs. Chem panel: Chemistry panel. A comprehensive screening blood test that indicates the status of the liver, kidneys, and electrolytes. CPAP: Continuous positive airway pressure.

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   What if you don't know a medical term?

   • When you come across a medical term you don’t recognize, be sure to ask for clarity. Patient education is a huge part of a physician’s job. Doctors aim to foster an environment that generates dialogue. Having thoughtful conversations with your physician is about more than just gaining knowledge.

   75 Must-Know Medical Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

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   What does p mean in medical terms?

   • ORIF: Open reduction and internal fixation, such as with the orthopedic repair of a hip fracture. P: Pulse. Pulse is recorded as part of the physical examination. It is one of the "vital signs." p¯: After meals. As intake two tablets after meals. p.o.: By mouth. From the Latin terminology per os. p.r.n.: As needed.

   A-Z List of Common Medical Abbreviations, Acronyms & Definitions

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   What is medical terminology?

   • Medical terminology follows the same structural rules all language does, including use of prefixes and suffixes. You may be familiar with some of these from words outside the realm of medicine. 25. A-, an-: Lack of or without. 26. -ation: Indicates a process. 27. Dys-: Abnormal, difficult, or painful. 28. -ectomy: Surgical removal of something. 29.

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8. www.sgu.edu › blog › medical75 Must-Know Medical Terms, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

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   Jun 22, 2021 · Contusion: A bruise. 8. Defibrillator: A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat. 9. Edema: Swelling caused by fluid accumulation. 10. Embolism: An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot. 11. Epidermis: The outer layer of the skin.