25 Terms
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Meningitis
Health care; Hospitals
An infection of the lining of the brain, usually due to a bacterial infection but sometimes from viruses or other agents (in some cases the cause is unknown).
Metabolic
Health care; Hospitals
Relating to metabolism, the whole range of biochemical processes that occur within any living organism. Metabolism consists of anabolism (the buildup of substances) and catabolism (the breakdown of ...
Metastatic
Health care; Hospitals
Refers to cancers in which there has been spreading to distant parts of the body from the original or primary site of the tumor.
History and physical (H&P)
Health care; Hospitals
The initial medical history and clinical physical examination of the patient. A "focused" H and P means that the doctor focuses upon the patient's present problem.
Ig (immunoglobulin)
Health care; Hospitals
Immunoglobulins (abbreviated Ig) are an essential part of the body's immune system. They attach to foreign substances, such as bacteria and destroy them. There are 5 classes of immunoglobulins: *IgA ...
Intravenous (IV)
Health care; Hospitals
Meaning into a vein. Intravenous (IV) antibiotics are a solution containing antibiotics that is administered directly into the venous circulation via a syringe or intravenous catheter (tube). IV may ...
IV pump
Health care; Hospitals
The machine that controls the delivery of fluids and medications through an intravenous catheter.
