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Medical term
Term | Definition |
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Eponym | Something is names for the person who discovered or invinted it |
Hem/o/lysis | the breakdown of blood cells |
Hemat/o/logy | the study of blood |
Lateral | side |
Distal | on one side |
S,O,A,P | Subjective, Objective, Assessments, and Plan |
NSR | Normal sinus rhythm |
Edema | Swelling |
BS | bowl sounds |
Assessment data | The combination subjective and objective information to make a diagnosis |
Anatomical position | Front |
Proximal | middle |
Distal | distance |
Ventral | also front |
A&O | Alert and oriented |
Prone | Stomach |
Supine | back |
contlateral | opposite side |
Plantar | sole of foot |
palmar | palm of hand |