abbreviations
ac
before meals
-itis
inflammation
displacement
redirecting emotions
Verrucae
Warts
Osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone / bone marrow
pc
after meals
-rrhea
discharge
projection
transferring negative emotions to others
wheezing
high-pitched whistling in exhalation
Osteomalacia
softening of the bone
AMA
against medical advice
-ism / -ia
condition of
sublimation
constructively redirecting unacceptable drives
purpura
skin discolorations 2 mm - 1 cm, caused by blood vessel damage
Dysphasia
difficulty speaking
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
-asthenia
weakness
identification
imitating others
ecchymosis
bruise-like skin discoloration larger than 1 cm, caused by extensive blood vessel damage
Dyspepsia
indigestion
FUO
fever of unknown origin
-centesis
surgical puncture
stages of grief
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
Diaphoresis
Excess sweating
Polyphagia
excessive hunger