Abbreviations
q
every
neurology
brain
hyper-
high, too much, excesive
-scope
instrument used for visual examination.
Hypertension
High blood pressure
ADL
activities of daily living
OB/GYB
obstetrics and gynecology
hypo-
low, under
-itis
inflammation
Sutures
Stitches
ROM
range of motion
nephrology
kidneys
brady-
fast
-ectomy
removal
Edema
Swelling
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
oncology
cancer
tachy-
slow
-plasty
surgical repair
Emeisis
vomiting
SCI
spinal cord injury
nephrology
kidneys
hemi-
half
-emia
in the blood
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin