ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Aphasia
The inability to speak
Auricle
Visible portion of the external ear
Sigmoidoscopy
Diagnostic exam of the interior of the sigmoid colon
Biopsy
Removal and examination of a piece of living tissue
Anorexia nerviosa
Eating disorder characterized by limited calorie intake and excessive exercise
Bulimia
Individual binges in food then purges
DTRs
Deep tendon reflexes
Colonscopy
Viewing the interior of the colon with a lighted scope
Erythema
Redness or inflammation of the skin
Fibromyalgia
Chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas
Glaucoma
Increased intraocular pressure within the eye
Hemoptysis
Spitting up of blood
Malaise
Discomfort and uneasiness, often indicates infection
IVP
Intravenous pyelogram
MDI
Metered dose inhaler
Nocturia
Excessive urination at night
Oximetry
Evaluation of the oxygen saturation of the blood
Strabismus
Cross eye
Urticaria
Hives
Respiration
One breath in and one breath out
Tympanostomy
Placement of a tube into the tympanic membrane to ventilate the middle ear
Rosacea
Condition of the skin causing pustules and red discoloration
CXR
Chest x-ray
CF
Cystic fibrosis
SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
Sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
Spirometry
Test to measure lung capacity
endoscope
instrument used for visual examination within a hollow organ