NUR 1055 Intro to Nursing Medical Terminology Part 2
1. ADHD
Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder - Behavior / psychological disor- der marked by the appearance by age 7 of one or more of three key symptoms
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extreme inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
2. AFIB
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Atrial Fibrillation - Disturbance of the rhythm of the heart.
3. AIDS
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - Infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus.
4. ALS
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (AKA Lou Gehrig's Disease) - Degeneration of motor neurons in both upper and lower motor neuron systems. 1 / 2
5. AMD
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Age-related Macular Degeneration - An eye disease that can blur the sharp, central vision you need for activities like reading and driving.
6. AMI
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Acute Myocardial Infarction - Heart attack.
7. AODM
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Adult Onset Diabetes Mellitus - Type 2 diabetes.
8. AVM
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Arteriovenous Malformation - Defect in the circulatory system.
9. BPH
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Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlargement of the prostate gland.
10. CABG
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