Abbreviations
DNR
Do not resuscitate
Hyper
Excessive
What is the gallbladder?
The organ that stores bile produced by the liver
What is a cell
The basic unit of structure and function in the human body
Neuroplasty
the surgical repair of the a nerve
BID
Twice a day
eu
Good or normal
The small intestine
This organ is responsible for absorbing most nutrients
What is the skeletal system?
A body system that provides structure and support
Hemorrhage
rapid, uncontrolled loss of blood from damaged blood vessels, either internally or externally
NPO
Nothing by mouth
Sub
Under/Below
Hepatitis
The inflammation of the liver
What is anatomy?
This is the study of body structure
Hepatomegaly
The abnormal enlargement of the liver
EKG
Electrocardiogram
Hypo
Deficient or decreased
Pancreas
An organ that produces digestive enzymes and insulin
What is anterior?
This means toward the front of the body
Melanosis
condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues/organs
IV
Intravenous
Through
Peristalsis
The muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract
What is distal
This describes a structure located away from the point of origin
Otorhinolaryngology
a surgical subspecialty that deals with the surgical and medical management of conditions of the head and neck.