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The Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine ( SNOMED) is a systematic, computer-processable collection of medical terms, in human and veterinary medicine, to provide codes, terms, synonyms and definitions which cover anatomy, diseases, findings, procedures, microorganisms, substances, etc. It allows a consistent way to index, store, retrieve, and ...
NMS is a medical emergency and can lead to death if untreated. The first step is to stop the antipsychotic medication and treat the hyperthermia aggressively, such as with cooling blankets or ice packs to the axillae and groin. Supportive care in an intensive care unit capable of circulatory and ventilatory support is crucial.
Term used for military members assigned to assist civilian governments with restoring infrastructure (All U.S. branches, pron. "cag") CAGE – Commercial and Government Entity; CALL – Center for Army Lessons Learned; CAP - Combat Air Patrol; CAP - Civil Air Patrol; CAPT – Captain (U.S. Navy, USCG O-6) Capt – Captain (USMC O-3)
A complete blood count (CBC) is a test that counts the cells that make up your blood: red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Your doctor may order a CBC as part of a routine checkup or ...
Nutritional deficiency. Causes of lowered production of neutrophils include: Being born with a problem with bone marrow production (congenital) Leukemia and other conditions that affect the bone ...
A chronic illness is one that lasts for a long period of time and typically cannot be cured. It is, however, sometimes treatable and manageable. This means that with some chronic illnesses, you or ...
Your test is positive if it finds antinuclear antibodies in your blood. A negative result means it found none. A positive test doesn’t mean that you have an autoimmune condition. Between 3% and ...
Outlook. Ecchymosis is the medical term for the common bruise. They are caused when blood vessels near the skin’s surface burst and blood pools. Ecchymosis will change colors and disappear as ...