144 Med Terms 7

U/A

urinalysis

U/A c&s

urinalysis with culture and sensitivity

ABX

antibiotics

BRP

bathroom privileges

CO2

carbon dioxide

O2

oxygen

vs

vital signs

GI

gastrointestinal

GU

genitourinary

colostrum

thick, yellow fluid, is the precursor for milk, contains antibodies to protect the newborn

gynecomastia

enlargement of male breast tissue

lymphadenopathy

swelling of lymph nodes

menarche

the first occurrence of menstruation

amenorrhea

the absence of a period

menopause

marks the end of the menstrual cycle

dysuria

burning or pain while urinating

nocturia

awakening at night to urinate

hematuria

blood in urine

circumcision

elective procedure to remove the foreskin from penis

phimosis

nonretractable foreskin

paraphimosis

foreskin is retracted and fixed, impedes circulation

epispadias

birth defect, urethra doesnt fully develop

stricture

narrowed opening of penis

enuresis

urinary incotinence (bedwetting)

dyschezia

disordered defecation- difficulty pooping

melena

dark stools

steatorrhea

excessive amounts of fat in stool

encopresis

involuntary passing of stool