Link Directory: Medical Terminology

AFP Test- (alpha-fetoprotein) a blood test performed on pregnant women that can possibly identify fetal abnormalities by measuring the maternal serum... [read more]

Agenesis- absence.

Agenesis of the Diaphragm- complete absence of the diaphragm.

Amniocentesis- a medical procedure performed on pregnant women that can identify possible fetal abnormalities by running lab tests on amniotic fluid.... [read more]

Analgesic- (pain killer) medication that relieves pain and discomfort (Tylenol, Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Tegretol, ect).

Antibiotic- a medication that prohibits growth of or destroys microorganisms that cause infections (Amoxicilline, Amphotericin, Erythromycin,... [read more]

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) is a blood gas drawn from an artery; usually from the patient's arm, leg, or central line.

Artery- a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body's organs.

Bagging- a procedure that uses an Ambu Bag to manually pump air into a patient's lungs.

Blood Gases- a measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide, oxygen, and acid in a patient's blood. These measurements are needed to determine the... [read more]