Search results
ESR. erythrocyte sedimentation rate (a type of blood test used to help diagnose conditions associated with inflammation) EUA. examination under anaesthetic. FBC. full blood count (a type of blood test) FOBT. faecal occult blood test (a test to check for blood traces in your poo) FIT.
Glossary. The NICE glossary provides brief definitions and explanations of terms used on the website. The terms describe how NICE works and how its guidance is produced. Our glossary excludes specific clinical and medical terms. If you cannot find the term you are looking for, please email us so that we can consider adding it to the glossary.
Feb 8, 2024 · NAD. Nothing abnormal detected/discovered. Commonly used when documenting examination findings (e.g. “Abdominal exam NAD”) SNT. Soft, non-tender. Used in the context of documenting abdominal examination findings (e.g. “Abdo SNT”) SLR. Straight leg raise. +ve / -ve.
Mar 19, 2021 · EMA’s medical terms simplifier gives plain-language descriptions of medical terms commonly used in information about medicines. The resource focuses on side effects and other terms used in medicines information and assessments of medicines. EMA has developed the definitions in this list to help readers understand medical terms used in our ...
EMA's glossary of regulatory terms gives definitions for the main regulatory terms used on this website and in EMA documents. EMA has developed the definitions in this glossary to help this website's users understand regulatory terminology. Definitions may differ from those given in European Union legislation.
medicine that blocks out sensation used to prevent pain in a part of the body <during surgery or other medical procedure>. doctor specialised in anaesthesia. analgesic. painkiller. analgesic, intraspinal. painkilling medicine injected into the spine. anaphylactic reaction (shock)
Medical Dictionary is intended for use by healthcare consumers, students, and professionals as well as anyone who wants to keep up with the burgeoning array of terminology found in today’s medical news.
