Terms & Abbreviations Flashcards
1
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abduction
A
movement away from the main axis of body or limb
2
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adduction
A
movement toward the main axis of body or limb
3
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AP
A
anteroposterior
4
Q
BCC
A
basal cell carcinoma (seldom metastisises but invades local tissue)
5
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bx
A
biopsy, view of life
6
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dorsiflexion
A
bend backward toward the coral/posterior aspect of the body
7
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extension
A
movement toward a straight condition
8
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flexion
A
bending or condition of being bent
9
Q
Fs
A
frozen section
10
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I&D
A
(incision & drainage) surgical cut, free flow or withdrawal of fluids
11
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ID
A
intradermal
12
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PA
A
posteroanterior
13
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plantar
A
bottom surface of foot
14
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plantar flexion
A
flexing the food at the kale so that the toes point downward
15
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pronation
A
turning the hand so that the palm faces downward
