Acronyms
CHS
A rare condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of vomiting occurring in daily long-term users of marijuana
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
The grating sound associated with the rubbing together of bone ends
Crepitus
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of this terminal illness
Dementia
CFH
Congestive heart failure
Any abnormality of sensation, including numbness, burning, prickling and increased sensitivity
Paresthesia
87% of these are ischemic
Stroke
PSDE
These are signs and symptoms that are often present when a patient has a suspected extremity fracture
Painful, swollen, deformed extremity
11 letter term for a partial dislocation of a joint
Subluxation
A cartilage disc that acts as a cushion between the ends of bones that meet in a joint
Meniscus
(A/C) Joint
Acromioclavicular Joint
A transparent, viscous lubricating fluid; found in joints
Synovial Fluid
PRN
Pro Re Nata
(as needed)