In the beginning...
post-
after
-ectomy
surgical removal
TID
3 times per day
Abnormal passage between 2 structures.
Fistula
Bradycardia
slow heart rate
hypo-
below, less than normal, deficient or decreased
-emia
blood condition
N/V
nausea and vomiting
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body's tissues
edema
Gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
a / an-
no, not, without
-rrhea
flow, discharge
c with line over it
with
Mass of food to be swallowed, or type of tube feeding delivery
bolus
Hypovolemic
decreased blood volume
dys-
bad, painful, difficult, abnormal
-scopy
visual examination
WNL
within normal limits
Breathing in a foreign object.
aspiration
Postprandial
after meals
peri-
surrounding
-pnea
breathing
NKDA
no known drug allergies
dry mouth
xerostomia
Hyperemesis
excessive vomiting