Anatomical
supine
on back (on the spine)
Atrophy
Wasting away or shrinking of muscle due to disuse.
swelling
redness
erythema
LOC
loss of consciousness
WNL
within normal limits
stomach
gastro
-itis
inflammation
prone
lying on stomach
syncope
Temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure; fainting
Sweating
diaphoresis
blue
cyanosis
BID
twice daily (TID - 3 times per day, QID - 4 times)
EAP
liver
hepat- or hepato
-algia
pain
caudal
towards the "tail" (cocyx)
dyspnea
shortness of breath (SOB)
Limp
antalgic gait
white
leuko (leukoderma, leukemia)
PERRLA
pupils are equal, round, reactive to light and accomodating
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
kidney
nephr/o or (ren/o)
-uria
urine condition
ipsilateral
same side (has the 's')
polydipsia
excessively thirsty (think diabetes)
vomiting
emesis
purple bruise
ecchymosis
purpua (4mm purple spot), pettichae (tiny spot)
PRN
as needed
POLICE/PRICE
protect, optimal loading, ice, compression, elevation
protect, rest, ice, compression, elevation
tongue
gloss/o or lingo
-megaly
enlargement
contralateral
opposite side
ataxia
uneven, jerky motion
nosebleed
epistaxis
yellowing (of skin/eyes)
jaundice (liver failure)
NPO
nothing by mouth (PO- by mouth)
Latin phrase: nil per os
NWB
non weight bearing
intestine
entero
-plegia
paralysis
cephalic
to the head
diuresis
excessive urine
earwax
cerumen
green
Chlor/o-: (Prefix) Green.
Chlorosis- A condition (historically, anemia) marked by a greenish-yellow skin tone.
HS
at bedtime
WBAT
weight bearing as tolerated
skin
cutaneo / dermo
-emia
blood
palmar
palm side of the hand
dysphagia
problem eating / swallowing
hives
uticaria
blue/green
glauco
D/C (DC)
discontinue
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
joint
arthro
-malacia
softening