Nursing Terminology
Nursing Terminology
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1. ad lib as desired
2. alert Referring to a state in which an individual is awake and appro-
priately answers all questions
3. ambulate Walk; move about
4. anemic someone who has a decreased number of red blood cells
5. anorexia an obsessive fear of gaining weight in which a person refuses to
eat
6. aphasia impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere
damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to wer-
nicke's area (impairing understanding)
7. asepsis the process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protect-
ing against infection by such organisms
8. atrophy any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
9. b.i.d. twice a day
10. BM bowel movement
11. bradycardia abnormally slow heartbeat
12. bradypnea slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations per minute
13. c (with overline) with
14. CBC complete blood count
15. c/o complains of
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16. cyanosis a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
17. defecate have a bowel movement
18. diaphoresis Excessive sweating
19. diastolic the blood pressure during that part of the heartbeat when the
hearts venticles are relaxing
20. discharge eliminate (substances) from the body
21. disoriented Confused as to time or place; out of touch
22. distention A condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal
23. dorsal pertaining to the back
24. dysphagia condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
25. dysplasia abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs
26. dyspnea difficult or labored respiration
27. dysuria painful or difficult urination
28. ECG/EKG electrocardiogram
29. edema swelling caused by excess fluid in the body tissues
30. emesis vomiting
31. epistaxis nosebleed
32. excretion the process by which wastes are removed from the body
33. expectorate
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Nursing Terminology
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1. ad lib as desired
2. alert Referring to a state in which an individual is awake and appro-
priately answers all questions
3. ambulate Walk; move about
4. anemic someone who has a decreased number of red blood cells
5. anorexia an obsessive fear of gaining weight in which a person refuses to
eat
6. aphasia impairment of language, usually caused by left hemisphere
damage either to Broca's area (impairing speaking) or to wer-
nicke's area (impairing understanding)
7. asepsis the process of removing pathogenic microorganisms or protect-
ing against infection by such organisms
8. atrophy any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
9. b.i.d. twice a day
10. BM bowel movement
11. bradycardia abnormally slow heartbeat
12. bradypnea slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations per minute
13. c (with overline) with
14. CBC complete blood count
15. c/o complains of
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Nursing Terminology
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16. cyanosis a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
17. defecate have a bowel movement
18. diaphoresis Excessive sweating
19. diastolic the blood pressure during that part of the heartbeat when the
hearts venticles are relaxing
20. discharge eliminate (substances) from the body
21. disoriented Confused as to time or place; out of touch
22. distention A condition of being stretched, inflated, or larger than normal
23. dorsal pertaining to the back
24. dysphagia condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
25. dysplasia abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs
26. dyspnea difficult or labored respiration
27. dysuria painful or difficult urination
28. ECG/EKG electrocardiogram
29. edema swelling caused by excess fluid in the body tissues
30. emesis vomiting
31. epistaxis nosebleed
32. excretion the process by which wastes are removed from the body
33. expectorate
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