What does TID mean?
Three times a day.
What does WBC stand for?
White blood cells.
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Medical Abbreviations

What does TID mean?

Three times a day.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does WBC stand for?

White blood cells.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does ACLS stand for?

Advanced cardiac life support.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does ADH stand for?

Antidiuretic hormone.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What is the meaning of 'CAD'?

Coronary artery disease.

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Medical Abbreviations

What is the abbreviation for total parenteral nutrition?

TPN.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What does 'CHF' represent?

Congestive heart failure.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What does 'CABG' stand for?

Coronary artery bypass graft.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'DNR' mean?

Do not resuscitate.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does AAA stand for?

Abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PND refer to?

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea.

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Emergency Medical Services Abbreviations

What does EMT stand for?

Emergency medical technician.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does AODM refer to?

Adult onset diabetes mellitus.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What is the meaning of T&A?

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does TKO stand for?

To keep open.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does VDRL stand for?

Venereal diseases research laboratory.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does MM stand for in medical terminology?

Mucus membrane.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'ad' signify?

To or toward.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'pre' signify?

Before, in front of.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does MS refer to in a medical context?

Multiple sclerosis.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does STD stand for?

Sexually transmitted disease.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does UA stand for?

Urinalysis.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What is the abbreviation for 'electrocardiogram'?

ECG.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does ELISA stand for?

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What does 'DVT' stand for?

Deep vein thrombosis.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does MRI stand for?

Magnetic resonance imaging.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What condition does IHD refer to?

Ischemic heart disease.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does VLDL stand for?

Very low density lipoprotein.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does POD stand for?

Post-operative day.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does OB represent in healthcare?

Obstetrics.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the suffix 'megaly' indicate?

Enlargement.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What does 'CNS' stand for?

Central nervous system.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'ab' mean?

Away from.

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Medical Abbreviations

What is the meaning of MMR?

Maternal mortality rate; measles - mumps - rubella.

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Obstetric and Gynecological Abbreviations

What does VBAC mean?

Vaginal birth after cesarean.

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Medical Abbreviations

What is the abbreviation for arterial blood gas?

ABG.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'brady' indicate?

Slow.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'cata' mean?

Down, according to, complete.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PR stand for?

By rectum.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PMH refer to?

Past medical history.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does R/O mean?

Rule out.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What is 'CPR'?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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Obstetric and Gynecological Abbreviations

What does IFM stand for?

Internal fetal monitoring.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'ambi' refer to?

Both.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'ED' refer to?

Emergency department.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the suffix 'algia' indicate?

Pain.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does AMI stand for?

Acute myocardial infarction.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does C&S refer to?

Culture and sensitivity.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'hypo' mean?

Under, below, deficient.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does BRP stand for?

Bathroom privileges.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does mmHg represent?

Millimeters of mercury.

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Medical Abbreviations

What is the meaning of Ig?

Immunoglobulin.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'anti' mean?

Against, opposed to, reversed.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'poly' mean?

Many.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does IH represent?

Infectious hepatitis.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PO mean in medical terms?

Orally.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PMN stand for?

Polymorphonuclear neutrophil leukocytes.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'tachy' refer to?

Fast.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What is the purpose of an EMG?

To record the electrical activity of muscles.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What is the meaning of INR?

International normalization ratio.

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Medical Abbreviations

What is PMS an abbreviation for?

Premenstrual syndrome.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'CXR' stand for?

Chest x-ray.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does NPO mean?

Nothing by mouth.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What is an epidural?

A type of anesthesia administered into the epidural space.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What does LDL stand for?

Low-density lipoprotein.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What is the meaning of FBS?

Fasting blood sugar.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'angi' refer to in medical terminology?

Blood vessel.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'emia' refer to?

Blood.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the suffix 'ectomy' mean?

Removal.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'dys' signify?

Bad, difficult, disordered.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PRBC mean?

Packed red blood cells.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'hemi' refer to?

One half.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PTT refer to?

Partial thromboplastin time.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does NICU stand for?

Neonatal intensive care unit.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does NSAID stand for?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Emergency Medical Services Abbreviations

What does ER stand for in a medical context?

Emergency room.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does IM stand for in medical terms?

Intramuscular.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does IV stand for?

Intravenous.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PTCA stand for?

Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'itis' signify?

Inflammation.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'endo' mean?

Within.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PICC stand for?

Peripherally inserted central venous catheter.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What does LVH refer to?

Left ventricular hypertrophy.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does BMR stand for?

Basal metabolic rate.

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Obstetric and Gynecological Abbreviations

What does IVF represent?

In vitro fertilization.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does ESR measure?

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does BUN stand for?

Blood urea nitrogen.

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Obstetric and Gynecological Abbreviations

What does LMP mean?

Last menstrual period.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'hyper' indicate?

Over, above, excessive.

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Gastrointestinal Abbreviations

What does GI refer to?

Gastrointestinal.

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What is the meaning of PE in medical terms?

Physical examination; pulmonary embolus; pleural effusion.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What does MAE indicate?

Moves all extremities.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PEEP mean in a medical context?

Positive end expiratory pressure.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the suffix 'plasty' mean?

Surgical shaping.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does SIDS stand for?

Sudden infant death syndrome.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does the prefix 'uni' mean?

One.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does GFR stand for?

Glomerular filtration rate.

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What does 'phobia' refer to?

Fear.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'spondyl' refer to?

Spinal cord.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PERRLA stand for?

Pupils equal, regular, react to light, accommodation.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'cidal' indicate?

Killing.

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Emergency Medical Services Abbreviations

What does ICU stand for?

Intensive care unit.

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Obstetric and Gynecological Abbreviations

What does MFM stand for?

Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What is the significance of HDL?

High-density lipoprotein, important for heart health.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'macro' signify?

Large.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does SOB mean?

Shortness of breath.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does mg represent?

Milligram.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does SLE stand for?

Systemic lupus erythematosus.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does SL mean in medical terminology?

Sublingual.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'poiesis' signify?

Formation.

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Endocrine Abbreviations

What does HCG stand for?

Human chorionic gonadotropin.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does PALS stand for?

Pediatric advanced life support.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does Rx refer to?

Take, prescription.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'pneum' refer to?

Lung.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What is a 'tome'?

Instrument.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'drome' mean?

Run, running.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'porosis' indicate?

Passage.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'ulum' mean?

Small.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'micro' refer to?

Small.

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Respiratory Abbreviations

What does 'pnea' refer to?

Breathing.

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Gastrointestinal Abbreviations

What does 'prandial' relate to?

Meal.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'scopy' refer to?

Examination.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'tion' refer to?

Condition.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'trophy' refer to?

Nourishment.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'ule' signify?

Small.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'neuro' indicate?

Nervous system.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'peri' mean?

Around.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'ptosis' refer to?

Prolapse, down.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'stasis' indicate?

Control, stop.

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Laboratory Test Abbreviations

What does mEq stand for?

Milliequivalent.

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Endocrine Abbreviations

What does IDDM stand for?

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

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Respiratory Abbreviations

What does 'ptysis' mean?

Spitting.

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Medical Abbreviations

What is a 'sarcoma'?

Malignant tumor.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'stenosis' refer to?

Constriction, narrowing.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'uria' signify?

Urine.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'gen' in 'genic' signify?

Origin.

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Cardiovascular Abbreviations

What does HBP refer to?

High blood pressure.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What does 'plegia' mean?

Paralysis.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What does 'praxia' mean?

In front of, before.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'stalsis' mean?

Contraction.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does RDA stand for?

Recommended daily/dietary allowance.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What does HIV stand for?

Human immunodeficiency virus.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'rrhexis' mean?

Rupture.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What is a 'scope' used for?

Examination instrument.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'tomy' signify?

Incision.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'rrhaphy' refer to?

Suturing in place.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'rrhage' or 'rrhagia' signify?

Excessive flow.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'sclerosis' mean?

Hardening.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'stomy' mean?

Surgical opening.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'rrhea' indicate?

Flow.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'sis' signify?

State of.

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Neurological Abbreviations

What is a 'spasm'?

Sudden involuntary muscle contraction.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'tic' signify?

Relating to.

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Obstetric and Gynecological Abbreviations

What does 'tocia' mean?

Birth, labor.

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Surgical and Diagnostic Procedure Abbreviations

What does 'tripsy' mean?

Surgical crushing.

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Medical Abbreviations

What does 'ulus' refer to?

Small.

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