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Lymphatic and respiratory system
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11/19/2025
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A, AB
 Definition
antibody
Term
AG, Ag
 Definition
antigen
Term
AIDS
 Definition
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Term
CA, Ca
 Definition
carcinoma
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
CIS
 Definition
Carcinoma in situ
Term
DCIS
 Definition
Ductal carcinoma in situ
Term
HIV
 Definition
Human immunodeficiency virus
Term
HL
 Definition
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Term
HZ
 Definition
Herpes zoster
Term
IG
 Definition
Immunoglobulin
Term
LE
 Definition
Lymphedema
Term
ME
 Definition
Metastasize
Term
NHL
 Definition
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Term
WBC
 Definition
White blood count
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ABG
 Definition
Arterial blood gas
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ARDS
 Definition
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
ARF
 Definition
Acute respiratory failure
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BR
 Definition
bronchitis
Term
BRO
 Definition
Bronchoscopy
Term
CF
 Definition
Cystic fibrosis
Term
COPD
 Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CSB
 Definition
Cheyne-Strokes breathing
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DPT
 Definition
Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus
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ERV
 Definition
Expiratory reserve volume
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IC
 Definition
Inspiratory capacity
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ILD
 Definition
Interstitial lung disease
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IRV
 Definition
Inspiratory reserve volume
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IVC
 Definition
Inspiratory vital capacity
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MV
 Definition
Mechanical ventilation
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PNO
 Definition
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
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PPV
 Definition
Positive pressure ventilation
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R
 Definition
Respiration
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RV
 Definition
Residual volume
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
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TLC
 Definition
Total lung capacity
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