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CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — public health agency focused on disease control and prevention.

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OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration — ensures safe working conditions through standards and training.

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FDA

Food and Drug Administration — regulates food, drugs, vaccines, cosmetics, and more.

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USDA

United States Department of Agriculture — oversees laws related to farming, forestry, and food.

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AMA

American Medical Association — promotes the science of medicine and public health.

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HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act — protects medical records and patient privacy.

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POA

Power of Attorney — legal document assigning someone to make decisions on your behalf.

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CBC

Complete Blood Count — measures RBCs, WBCs, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and platelets.

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WBC

White Blood Cells — fight infection.

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RBC

Red Blood Cells — carry oxygen.

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Hct

Hematocrit — percentage of red blood cells in blood.

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Hgb

Hemoglobin — carries oxygen in the blood.

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T&C

Type and Cross — checks blood type and compatibility.

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QNS

Quantity Not Sufficient — not enough sample for lab testing.

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HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus — weakens immune system; can lead to AIDS.

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AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome — late stage of HIV infection.

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HBV

Hepatitis B Virus — severe liver infection; preventable by vaccine.

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MRSA

Methicillin-Resistant Staph Aureus — antibiotic-resistant “superbug.”

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VRE

Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus — another antibiotic-resistant “superbug.”

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MMR

Measles, Mumps, Rubella — combined vaccine against these viruses.

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STI

Sexually Transmitted Infection — spread through sexual contact.

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HPV

Human Papilloma Virus — can cause genital warts and cervical cancer; vaccine available.

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HOH

Hard of Hearing — may use hearing aids.

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IQ

Intelligence Quotient — score from tests assessing intelligence.

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MVA

Motor Vehicle Accident — injury from car crash.

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GSW

Gun Shot Wound — injury from firearm.

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DOA

Dead on Arrival — patient died before reaching hospital.

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SIDS

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — unexplained death of an infant during sleep.

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FUO

Fever of Unknown Origin — ongoing fever with no clear cause.

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REM

Rapid Eye Movement — sleep stage with dreams and body movement.

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OM

Otitis Media — middle ear infection.

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T+A

Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy — surgical removal of tonsils and adenoids.

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PMS

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome — symptoms before a period.

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LMP

Last Menstrual Period — date of the first day of last period.

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IVF

In Vitro Fertilization — fertilization of egg and sperm outside the body.