4 x 4
breathing exercises: (dictated as “four by
four”) relaxation technique (used for asthma patients), breathe in slowly
counting for 4, hold for
4, release counting to 4, pause for 4 seconds (see also
4-7-8 Breath: (Allergy) relaxation
technique; inhale for 4 seconds, hold breath for 7 seconds, exhale for 8
seconds, repeat all 4 times; very often used for asthmatics to calm breathing
(see also 4 x 4 breathing).
FAB
(French-American-British): (Onc)
morphologic classification of leukemia.
FAB: (Lab)
fluorescent antibody test; also called FA test, or IFA for indirect fluorescent
antibody test.
FABER/FABERE sign: flexion, abduction, external rotation, may also include extension (aka: Patrick test)
Fabrazyme: (Rx) enzyme replacement to treat Fabry disease
Fabry
disease: fat storage disorder, more
info at: http://www.fabry.org/
face cord: regarding wood or logs, it is the amount of wood
stacked, measuring 4 x 8 feet.
facet joints: (Anatomy) spine.
facet subluxation: degeneration of facet
joints.
facet tropism:
asymmetrical orientation of facet joints.
facioscapulohumeral disease: FSHD, also called
Landouzy-Dejerine muscular dystrophy; affects face, shoulders, and upper arm
muscles.
FACT: (Radio )
focused appendix CT scan; uses dye with CT scan to evaluate need for
appendectomy.
facteur thymique serique: a
thymic hormone
factitial
dermatitis: (Derm/Psych)
self-inflicted lesions, usually produced by mechanical means; objects,
chemicals, burns, etc., also called. dermatitis
artefacta.
Factive: (Rx) generic = gemifloxacin mesylate
; antibiotic, in Phase III trials, not fully FDA approved yet (FDA
2003).
factor V (5), factor V
FAD: fatty acid disorder,
sometimes also called FOD or FAOD, for fatty acid oxidation disorder.
Faden
operation : (Ophth) for strabismus.
FADIR: (Abbrev) flexion, adduction, internal rotation; see also
FABERE.
FADIRE: (Abbrev) flexion, adduction, internal rotation in extension
Fagerstrom
nicotine tolerance scale: based on questionnaire regarding nicotine
use; helps doctors determine which individuals need nicotine replacement
therapy and how much.
Fahey and
O’Brien procedure : (Ortho) excision
of bone shaft
failed back
surgery syndrome: FBSS
falciform
ligament: liver; also called
falciforme hepatis.
falcine region/ falcial: pertaining to falx, used as a general term to describe a sickle-shaped
organ or structure.
falciparum malaria: related to the rare form of parasite causing the
disease, Plasmodium falciparum (see
also Plasmodium vivax).
falx cerebelli:
(Anatomy) fold in the dura mater.
falx cerebri: (Anatomy) fold in the dura mater, separating the 2
cerebral hemispheres.
falling
diathesis: ?
falloposcope: (Device) used to view fallopian tubes.
Fallot, tetralogy of:
(Cardio) heart disorder.
Falope
ring:
(OB-GYN) used for sterilization procedures.
familial
periodic paralysis: myotonia
intermittens; an inherited disorders causing intermittent episodes of muscle
weakness/paralysis.
familial polyposis:
(GI) inherited condition
involving the large intestine with multiple polyps which may become malignant
throughout lining.
famciclovir: (Rx) generic for Famvir;
antiviral drug, see http://www.famciclovir.com/
Famvir: (Rx)
generic = famciclovir; antiviral drug, see above.
FANA: (Lab) fluorescent antinuclear antibody
Fanconi
anemia: (Hem) genetic disease that affects all bone marrow
elements.
Fanconi syndrome:
(Renal)
deficient renal tubular excretion.
Fansler anoscope:
(Device)
Farabeuf
periosteal elevator: (Instrument)
Fareston: (Rx)
generic = toremifene citrate; oral once-daily drug for treatment of breast
cancer.
farinata : (Ophth) deep stromal opacities.
farmer’s
lung: (Pulm)
caused by breathing in dust from any moldy crop causing allergic alveolitis.
Farmer
procedure: (Ortho) for hallux varus
correction.
Farnham
nasal cutting forceps ?
Farr
retractor: (Instrument)
Farrington nasal polyp forceps ?
Farrior
oval speculum: (Instrument)
Farsi: (Ethnicity)
usually refers to the language or the country of
Fasanella-Servat
procedure: (Ophth) for ptosis of the
eye.
fasciculations: small local muscle contractions.
fasciculoventricular
connection: (Cardio) connecting bundle of His to ventricle; previously
called Mahaim fiber.
fasciculus: general term for a bundle or cluster.
fasciitis,
plantar: (Pod) inflammation of plantar fascia.
fascio- or fascia-:
prefix indicating fibrous bands
fasciography: x-ray.
FASIAR: (Procedure/GYN): follicle aspiration, sperm injection,
assisted rupture; infertility treatment.
Faslodex: (Rx) generic = fulvestrant; for breast cancer.
FastPack system: (Lab) fully automated blood analyzer designed to
perform quantitative immunoassay tests
in office.
fast scan: (Radio) also called MR fast scan, quick scan, rapid scan.
fast
spin-echo acquisition: MRI terminology
FastTake
Lifescan Meter: (Endo) brand name
blood sugar meter for diabetics.
Fastrac: (Radio) ultrafast CT scanner
fast track
designation: (Drug) in the
FDA drug approval process, these drugs are expedited with prior FDA approval
through the process more quickly if they are intended to treat life threatening
conditions or no other drug/therapy exists to treat a certain disease or
condition. Manufacturers are allowed to
submit data while clinical trials are still ongoing to expedite the process of
approval.
fat depot: area in body of deposit of stored fat.
fat pad : “cushion” of skin/fat
fat pad
sign: (Ortho) for hairline fracture
of radial head
fatigue
fracture: (Ortho) another name for
stress fracture.
fatty
acids, omega-3: type of fats found in fish oil that acts to lower LDL
cholesterol, also thought to be helpful in macular degeneration.
fatty acids, saturated: found in animal fats (meat, lard, dairy products)
and tropical oils (coconut, palm), raise LDL cholesterol levels.
fatty acid,
trans: unhealthy
fat, which cause higher cholesterol levels in the
blood; also called partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
fatty
acids, unsaturated: found in vegetable
oils, may reduce cholesterol levels; include monounsaturated, polyunsaturated,
and mega-
3 fats.
faucial
tonsils: (ENT) also called palatine
tonsils.
Faulkner
antrum gouge: (Instrument)
fault
interruption : (Electronics)
disconnection in electronic circuitry.
fava beans: (food) type of broad bean, some people have allergic
reactions to them.
Favaloro
bypass: (Cardio) named after surgeon who invented this
particular heart bypass technique.
Favorite
clamp: (Instrument)
Fazaclo: (Rx) generic = clozapine; for treatment of
schizophrenia.
feather
clamp ?
FeatherTouch laser:
(Equip/Derm)
a type of CO2 laser used for cosmetic purposes
currently (wrinkles, etc.; 2003).
Febuxostat: (Rx) selective inhibitor of
xanthine oxidase (SIXO), for gout.
fecal
fistula: (GI) colonic fistula
opening on external surface of body and discharging feces.
FEF 25-75:
(Pulm) forced expiratory flow at midpoint (25-75%) of
FVC on pulmonary function tests
Felbatol: (Rx) generic = felbamate; drug for seizures (FDA).
Feldenkrais method: (PT) for finding full range of motion and flexibility.
Feldman lip
retractor: (Instrument)
Fels
Naphtha soap: bar soap used for cleaning and washing, particularly
good for poison ivy (washing the skin as well as the clothes with this soap)
and other allergic conditions.
Felson silhouette sign: (X-ray) poor definition of right diaphragm and
right cardiac border due to matching tissue density of collapsed lung.
Female Condom, The: (GYN) trademarked name of contraceptive device
fem-fem
bypass : (Cardiology)
femoral-femoral
Femara: (Rx)
(letrozole) for treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
FemAssist: (GYN) urinary incontinence device
FemCap: (Device) female contraceptive device,
brand name cervical cap, see http://www.femcap.com/
.
FemExam
Test Card: (Lab) tests
for infectious vaginitis.
femhrt: (Rx) also acceptable spelling: FemHRT 1/5; drug for menopausal symptoms, prevention of osteoporosis;
spelling directly from drug
company, Pfizer, web site
2002; also femhrtLO,
a low dose version of femhrt.
femoral
arteriography (arteriogram): evaluation of the femoral artery in the upper
leg.
femoral
nerve traction test: (Neuro/Ortho) test
done to evaluate spinal problems.
FemPatch: (Rx)
transdermal estrogen patch for menopausal symptoms.
FemSoft: (Rx)
single-use insert used for female urinary incontinence.
Femstat
One: for local treatment of vulvovaginitis.
femto- :
combining form used in naming units of measurements, meaning one-quadrillionth
femtocurie:
abbreviated
as fCi; unit of measurement of radioactivity.
femtoliter : abbreviated as fl; unit of measure of volume.
femtomole: abbreviated
as fmol; unit of measure, one
quadrillionth of a mole.
FemTone: (Device/GYN) training aid with exercises and
graduated weights used to strengthen pelvic muscle and treat stress urinary
incontinence.
Femtrace: (Rx) drug for treatment of menopausal symptoms.
FENa: (Lab) fractional excretion of sodium (Na = chemical
symbol for sodium).
fenestra: a windowlike opening
fenestra of cochlea, cochleae: (ENT) also called round window.
fenestrated sterile drape: Note that fenestrated is defined as pierced with
one or more openings.
fenfluramine: (Rx) OFF THE MARKET; generic for Pondimin; appetite
suppressant; see below at Fen/Phen.
fenofibrate : (Rx) generic for Lofibra, for cholesterol lowering.
Fen/Phen protocol: (Rx)
OFF THE MARKET, fenfluramine and phentermine used in combination for appetite
suppression and weight loss for
Obesity; phentermine is
still on the market and may be prescribed alone as an appetite suppressant for
weight loss.
Fentora: (Rx) generic = fentanyl; buccal formulation, pain
reliever, opioid.
Ferguson
needle, forceps: (Instruments)
Ferguson-Thompson-King
osteotomy ?
Fergusson
method: (Ortho) for scoliosis
treatment.
Feridex: (Radio) IV contrast agent for MRI of liver.
ferning: (OB-GYN) test for premature rupture of membrane, also
test for ovulation; also called fern test.
Ferris-Smith-Kerrison
forceps: (Instruments)
Ferrlecit: (Rx)
iron supplement for IV injection for iron deficiency anemia.
ferromagnetic
silicone: material that becomes
magnetized in a magnetic field and remain magnetized when field is removed.
Ferro-Sequels: (Rx)
generic = ferrous fumarate; for iron deficiency anemia
ferrous fumarate, f. gluconate, f. sulfate : (Rx) generic oral iron preparations used to treat
iron deficiency anemia.
FertilMARQ: (GU) OTC monitor to test at home for adequate
sperm counts, an aid in fertility.
FESS
procedure: (ENT) functional endoscopic sinus surgery.
fester: usually means accumulating pus as an infection or
ulcer; can also mean to undergo decay or rot.
fetal gigantism: (
fetal hydantoin
syndrome: (
fetal pole: (
fetal substantia
nigra implants for Parkinson disease:
(Neuro) experimental treatment (substantia nigra is part of the mid brain).
Feth-R-Kath: (Equip)
catheter used for delivery of local anesthetics into the epidural space.
fetid foot
syndrome: especially in diabetics, extensive foot and
bone infection causing fetid exudates, chronic, usually leads to amputation.
FEV: (Pulm) forced vital
capacity; also FEV-1.
feverfew: (Herbal) Tanacetum parthenium; medicinal herb used for migraines and arthritis; also
being used in cancer therapy to aid other
chemotherapy
agents.
Feverfew Nasal Mist:
(Herbal) OTC moisturizing
nasal spray.
fiancé: term for a
male engaged to be married to a woman.
fiancée: term for a female engaged to be married to a man.
FiberChoice: (OTC) fiber supplement.
Fibracol: (Surgery) wound dressing with Alginate.
fibrates: (Drug) class
of cholesterol-lowering (triglycerides) drugs
Fibrimage: (Radio)
diagnostic imaging agent for detecting DVT.
fibrin peel: (Pulm) coating of lung walls.
fibrodysplasia
ossificans progressiva: (Ortho) rare
disease in which bone is produced in areas of the body where it normally is not
present, such as tendons, muscles, ligaments, etc.
fibromyalgia:
(Condition) extreme muscular pain syndrome.
fibrous
ankylosis: (Rheum) reduced mobility
of a joint due to proliferation of fibrous tissue.
fibular
collateral ligament: (Anatomy) runs
from lateral femur to head of fibula.
fibular
facet: (Anatomy) proximal tibiofibular.
Fick measurement: (Cardio) of cardiac output.
fiducial
point, temperature: fixed basis of
reference
fifth
disease: (Peds)
erythema infectiosum (NOT “fifth’s”)
FIGO:
International Federation of Gynecology & Obstetrics of staging for GYN
cancers, Stage 0 to 4B.
figure 4 test:
(Ortho)
test for hip pathology/pain in the
sacroiliac joint; also called Patrick’s test or FABER test.
figure 8
cast: for clavicular fracture
figure-of-eight
suture:
Fijian
flu: (Infectious Disease) a circulating virus that is currently not protected
by the influenza vaccination, called a “drift version” of influenza A, thought
to have started in Fiji; aka, Fijian-like strain, H3N2
Fijian strain.
filiform: threadlike, composed of filament, fiber-like
structures.
filiforms
and followers: catheterization terms ?
Filipino: (Nationality)
someone native to the Philippines.
Fillauer
bar: (Device/Ortho) foot orthosis
fillet of foot flap (or foot fillet flap) : (Ortho) in below knee amputation (BKA) procedure.
Filmtab: (Pharm) a
drug delivery system
FilterWire EX: (Equip)
for saphenous vein grafts, reduces complications.
fimbrioplasty: repair of tubal fimbriae.
Finacea: (Rx) azelaic acid gel for rosacea (FDA Jan 2003).
Finevin: (Rx) azelaic acid cream for acne (2001).
finger cot : protective covering placed over end of finger.
finger
escape sign: (Neuro) a sign of a neurologic or spinal problem.
finger
pursuit drift:
finger
tapping test: (Neuro/Ortho) also called cascading finger tapping
test.
fingerbreadth: 1 word; plural is fingersbreadth.
fingerprints: (Note: 1 word)
Fink
lacrimal retractor: (Instrument)
Finkelstein
sign, test: (Rheum) for synovitis
Finn
chamber patch test device: (Allergy) for skin testing.
Finney
operation: (GI) gastroduodenostomy.
Finochietto
rib spreader: (Instruments)
FIO2: (Abbrev) fraction
inspired oxygen.
FIRDA: (Abbrev) frontal intermittent rhythmic delta activity
first-pass
scintigraphy: (Cardio) first part of
cardiac imaging.
FISH: (Hem/Onc) fluorescence in situ hybridization, used to identify
the Philadelphia chromosome (found in leukemia), as well as other chromosomes
and genes.
fish
vertebrae: (X-ray) description of
biconcave vertebral bodies.
fisheye
patella: (Ortho) knee, outward facing patella.
fishmouth
amputation, incision: (Surgery) refers to the appearance.
Fisher syndrome: (Neuro) Guillain-Barre syndrome plus
ophthalmoplegia and the loss of deep tendon reflexes
“Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis”: (Derm)
reference book originally written by Alexander Fisher, newer copy edited by Reitschel and Fowler, sometimes referred to in dictation.
fissure
fracture: (Ortho) crack extending
into, but not through, long bone.
fissurectomy: (Procedure)
excision of anal fissure.
fist
percussion: (Exam) literally, percussion using the fist.
Fitzgerald factor:
(Lab) clotting protein; aka,
high molecular weight kininogen.
Fitzpatrick skin typing: (Derm)
aka, Fitzpatrick-Pathak classification; rating based
on skin color/tone and sensitivity to sun, Type 1 through 6.
Fitzpatrick-Pathak
classification: see Fitzpatrick skin typing above.
5-FC: (Rx)
5-fluorocytosine, generic for Ancobon, antifungal med.
5-fluorocytosine: (Rx)
5-FC, generic for Ancobon, antifungal med.
5-HTP:
(Homeopathy) homeopathic treatment for anxiety and weight loss
5Q minus
syndrome: (Onc/Hem)
caused by loss of the long arm or Q arm of human chromosome 5, causing
myelodysplastic disorders and affecting bone marrow cells, causing anemia
(Source: National Institutes of Health).
5p minus
syndrome: (Hem) caused by a missing part of human chromosome 5;
occurs in infants, causes low birth weight, developmental delays, may cause
mental retardation; also called “cri du chat syndrome”, French for “cat’s cry”
for the distinctive, high-pitched, cat-like cry of the affected baby, which is
a symptom of the syndrome.
flail chest: (Pulm) loss of stability of thoracic cage, i.e., from fracture
of sternum, ribs; may cause respiratory failure.
FLAIR pulse
sequences: MRI phrase.
flair: an aptitude or knack for something.
flare: to
recur (“flare up”), to expand or open outward (flared nostrils); cell and flare
(Ophthalmology phrase)
Flake
maneuver: (First Aid) method of
avoiding choking when alone.
flaky paint
dermatitis: (Derm) based on
appearance of skin, may be a nutrition deficiency, it is a symptom of
kwashiorkor
flank-strip sign: (X-ray) on supine abdominal film, medial displacement of the
descending and ascending colon
FLAP: (Lab) 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein; a gene that
has been implicated in a variety of inflammatory responses such as asthma,
arthritis,
heart attack, stroke.
flap,
Bakamjian: (Surgery) deltopectoral
FlashCT scan: (Radio) computerized 3D imaging, shorter processing time
(2002).
FlashDose: (Pharm) trademarked drug delivery system,
orally-disintegrating tablets.
Flashtab: (Pharm) drug delivery system, taste-masked, rapidly disintegrating
tablets without need for water.
flat or
flattened affect: (Psych) decreased outward emotion
Flatt
prosthesis: (Ortho) metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal
flattening
of normal lumbar curve: straightening.
flava/flavum
(ligamentum): aka, ligamenta flava;
series of ligaments of yellow elastic tissue joining the laminae of the
vertebrae.
Flavimonas oryzihabitans:
(Lab) species of bacteria.
flavonoids: (Homeopathy)
natural plant compounds thought to be beneficial in cancer and heart
disease treatment, found in citrus, grapes, nuts, wine, soybeans, etc.; also isoflavonoids, bioflavonoids.
flavoproteins: (Pulm) yellow respiratory enzymes.
flaxseed: nutritional
supplement (also called linseed)
Flector patch: (Rx) diclofenac epolamine;
for pain.
Fleet
enema: (NOT “Fleet’s” or “Fleets”).
Fleet
Phospho-soda: (OTC) for constipation.
Fleischer
ring: (Ophth) condition of cornea.
Fleischner
lines: on
x-ray, discoid atelectasis
Fleischner disease: osteochondritis affecting the middle phalanges of the hands.
Fletcher factor:
(Lab) clotting protein, also
called Prekallikrein factor.
Fletcher
ovoids: brachytherapy.
Fletcher-Suit
applicator:
(GYN) brachytherapy
Fletcher-Van
Doren uterine forceps: (Instrument)
Flex-A-Min: (OTC) for joint pain, contains glucosamine
chondroitin/MSM, see http://www.flexamin.com/
flexible
fiberoptic sigmoidoscopy: (GI)
Flexicair
low airloss bed: (Equip)
Flexiflo, Flexiflow Stomate: (GI) gastric tubes
flexion
contracture: (Ortho) bent in
position, unable to straighten.
Flexon
suture: (Surgery)
flexor
carpi radialis: (Anatomy) muscle of forearm; flexes and
abducts wrist.
flexor
carpi ulnaris: (Anatomy) forearm
muscle; flexes and adducts hand and wrist.
flexor
digitorum longus and brevis:
(Anatomy) muscles of lower leg, moves the toes.
flexor
hallucis brevis: (Anatomy) muscle of
great toe.
Flexor
hallucis longus: (Anatomy) muscle of lower leg, flexes great toe.
flexor
pollicis longus muscles: (Anatomy) muscle of forearm, flexes thumb
flexor
origin syndrome: medial
epicondylitis
flexor wad
of five:
forearm muscles
flick left
hyperphoria: (Ophth phrase) exam
finding.
flick
exophoria: (Ophth phrase) exam
finding.
Flieringa
scleral ring: (Device) sutured in
place to prevent collapse of globe during surgery.
flip angle: (Radio) term used on MRI.
Flixene: vascular graft.
floating beta-lipoprotein: (Hem) beta very low density
lipoprotein
“floating
mouse”: (Ortho) phrase to describe a loose fragment within a
joint, seen in osteochondritis dissecans, also called a “joint mouse”.
flock: term used to describe short nylon fabric fibers; as
well as the usual term meaning a group of birds, etc.
flock worker’s lung:
(Pulm)
chronic lung disease caused by inhalation of flock (see above).
Flolan: (Rx)
generic = epoprostenol sodium; for treatment of pulmonary hypertension.
Flomax: (Rx)
generic = tamsulosin; drug for treatment of BPH.
floppy baby
syndrome: a general term used to describe condition in infants
where they seem to loose muscle tone, caused by a variety of neurologic and
muscle problems.
FLORAjen (or Florajen): Note: see also florigen below
to avoid misspelling. OTC dietary supplement, a probiotic, live cultures like
those found in yogurt to promote health of GI and vaginal tract, especially
effective against Candida; see www.florajen.com
for more info.
FLORAjen 3 acidophilus: another form of FLORAjen, see above.
florid
pulmonary edema: severe form of edema.
florid
sclerosing adenosis: fibrocystic
changes of the breast.
floridic pain ?
florigen: (Biology) a plant hormone which promotes flowering;
see Florajen above.
Florone: (Rx) generic = diflorasone
diacetate; corticosteroid for itching and inflammation dermatoses.
FloSeal: gelatin matrix used for
hemostasis when other elements do not work (staples, sutures, electrocautery, etc).
Flo-Thru shunt: (Equip) helps create a
blood-free operative field.
Flovent
Diskus: (Pharm) a drug delivery form of the Flovent
for asthma, a dry powder inhalation form; also Flovent Rotadisk.
flow
cytometry analysis: (Lab) used to analyze cells.
flowmeter: (Pulm) also acceptable to spell as 2 words, flow meter.
flow probe: (Lab) instrument to measure fluid flow,
blood, water, etc.
flow volume loop: (Pulm) phrase used on spirometry
reports.
Floxin
Otic: (Rx) generic = ofloxacin; ear
drops for ear infections.
FLU OIA: (Lab) rapid
test for influenza A & B
fluctuance: technically
not a true word, but a term that through continual misuse is now becoming
acceptable, now found in Stedman’s online dictionary; means to a wave like
motion or to vary, as in fluctuate.
Fludara: (Rx)
generic = fludarabine; IV chemotherapy, antineoplastic.
fludarabine: (Rx)
generic for Fludara; antineoplastic.
fluence: term
used in laser procedures for measurement of energy per unit area (J/cm2)
fluffs: dressing
fluffy
excrescences: (Radio) on x-ray, an irregular outline
fluffy perostitis:
(Radio) appearance of bones/joints on x-ray.
FluidJoint: (OTC) supplement for arthritis, joint pain; may
also be typed as “FLUIDJoint”.
flumazenil: (Rx)
generic for Romazicon; psychotropic drug; antidote to benzodiazepine.
FluMist: (Rx) nasal mist form of the flu vaccination (FDA
2003).
fluocinonide
cream: (Rx) generic topical corticosteroid; also fluocinonide E cream.
fluorescein
angiography: (Ophth/Test) to test blood vessels of the
eye; aka, fluorescein staining.
fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH): method
of identifying chromosomes and genes for analysis, found in cancers and genetic
diseases.
fluorescent
treponemal antibody (FTA):
(Lab) syphilis serology.
fluorocarbon
propellant: in aerosols
Fluoroscan motion study
5-fluorouracil: (Rx)
chemotherapy drug.
Fluvax: influenza vaccine.
FNAB: fine needle
aspiration biopsy
FAOD: fatty acid oxidation disorder; aka, FAD, FOD.
foam stability index:
(Lab) FSI;
a test on amniotic fluid for fetal lung maturity, >0.48 = mature lungs.
Focalin: (Rx)
generic = dexmethylphenidate; for ADHD.
Focus Night & Day contact lens: (Ophth)
can wear 30 days, then throw away (2001).
focused appendix computed tomography (FACT):
(Radio) CT scan of the
appendix utilizing dye to specifically rule in or rule out appendicitis.
FOD: fatty acid oxidation disorder, aka, FAD or FOAD.
Foerster
capsulotomy knife: (Ophth/Instruments)
Fog
maneuver: (Neuro)
?
Fogarty
catheter: for gallstones, emboli
3-fold
master 2-step exercise test: ?
Foley
catheter: (GU) indwelling, bladder to collection bag.
FOLFOX: (Onc) chemotherapy
protocol.
Folgard: OTC
folic acid combination, also called homocysteine supplement.
Follistim: (Rx)
follitropin beta injection; used to
stimulate ovulation during infertility treatment.
follow
ability: (Eye)
Folstein Mini-Mental Status test: initial
cognitive assessment, scale of 30.
Foltz
catheter:
(Neuro)
fome (plural =
fomites): objects that possibly
harbor disease and are capable of transmitting it (i.e., linens,
clothing,
utensils, etc). Ex. Dictation - “..treat fomites for
fleas..”
fomepizole: (Antizol) antidote for antifreeze poisoning
Fomon
nostril elevator: (Instrument)
FONAR-360
MRI scanner: (Radio) also called
“open air” MRI
FONAR Stand-Up
MRI: (Radio) weightbearing MRI
Fontaine classification system: (Vascular) for peripheral vascular claudication.
Fontan
procedure: atriopulmonary
anastomosis
“for all intents and purposes”: (Phrase) it will
sound like the speaker is saying “for all intensive purposes”.
Foradil Aerolizer: (Rx) formoterol fumarate powder; treatment for asthma
foramen
ovale: (Cardio) persistent opening
in heart wall
Forbes
procedure: (Ortho) for tibial
fracture
forced
duction test, forced ductions: (Ophth) to determine if
mechanical obstruction present in the eye.
forceps:
(plural is same: forceps)
“for
convenience’s sake”: (Phrase) should
be reworded to say “for the sake of
convenience” (2001).
Ford, Norman: (Author) book is “How To Get a Good Night’s Sleep”.
Fordustin powder: (OTC)
for minor skin irritations, also called Coloplast Fordustin.
fore: meaning in front of
forefoot
equinus: (Podiatry) having less than 10 degrees ankle
dorsiflexion.
forefoot
valgus: (Podiatry) eversion of forefoot.
forefoot
varus: (Podiatry) inversion of forefoot.
forequarter
amputation: (Surgery/Ortho) amputation of arm with
removal of scapula and portion of clavicle.
Forma
incubator: (Fertility) embryo incubator that simulates human
conditions of temperature, pH, humidity, etc., to maintain growth and
development of the embryo during fertility treatment.
formazan
test: (Lab)
various applications
Formula EM: (OTC) antiemetic for influenza and morning sickness,
etc.
fornix-based conjunctival flap: (Ophth) surgical technique.
Forrest
classification: (GI) of gastroduodenal ulcers.
FortaGen surgical mesh:
(Surgery) soft tissue
reinforcement for hernia repair, ostomy, abdominal surgery, etc.
Fortamet: (Rx) metformin extended release; diabetes drug.
Fort Bragg
fever: leptospirosis with marked pretibial rash,
lumbar, postorbital pain, fever, malaise, coryza; outbreaks at Fort Bragg and
military personnel traced back to training in Panama during the rainy season.
Forteo: (Rx) generic = teriparatide; for osteoporosis, self
injection to increase bone mass (FDA Jan 2003).
Fortovase: (Rx)
generic = saquinavir mesylate; antiretroviral for HIV infection (2003).
fosinopril: (Rx)
generic for Monopril; for high blood pressure.
Fosrenol: (Rx) generic = lanthanum carbonate; formerly named Foznol; end stage renal disease, currently in clinical
studies (2002).
Foster
frame : (Device) similar to Stryker frame.
FotoFacial:
(Derm) for sun-damaged skin
4-7-8 Breath: (Allergy) relaxation
technique; inhale for 4 seconds, hold breath for 7 seconds, exhale for 8
seconds, repeat all 4 times; very often used for asthmatics to calm breathing
(see also 4 x 4 breathing).
four by four breathing: relaxation technique (used for asthma patients),
breathe in slowly counting for 4, hold for
4, release counting to 4, pause for 4 seconds.
four-channel cardiorespiratory study: (Pulm) study of air flow,
respiratory movement, saturation, and heart rate; may include more than 4
channels.
fourchette:
(GYN) frenulum labiorum pudendi, fold of skin of vulva.
fovea centralis: (Ophth)
depression in the retina.
Fowler position:
inclined position, raising
head of the bed.
Fowler
procedure:
(Ortho) osteotomy, correction of high arches.
Fowler-Weir
incision: (Surgery) appendectomy
Fox eyeshield:
Fox-Blazine procedure: knee
Foxx incision: ?
FPB: femoral popliteal bypass (also called “fem-pop
bypass”).
fPSA: (Lab)
free prostate specific antigen.
fractional
D&C: (OB-GYN) from different areas, specimens
submitted separately.
Fracture
Flex bandage (plaster of Paris):
Fraenkel
laryngeal forceps: (Instrument)
Fraenkel
line: (Ortho) finding on x-ray
Fragen scope: ?
Fragmin: (Rx) generic =dalteparin;
low molecular weight heparin by injection; treatment for prevention of DVT.
fraise,
diamond: serrated wheel used in
dermabrasion
Frame
Study: health
screening test
Framingham
Heart Study: (Cardio) also Framingham risk assessment or
risk algorithm.
Frank-Starling
principle, curve: (Cardio) graph plotting cardiac
output and overload, etc.
Franklin-Silverman
cannula: (Instrument)
FRAST: (Allergy) free
running asthma screening test
Fredet-Ramstedt
operation: (GI) pyloromyotomy, for hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.
Fredrickson classification: (Hem)
of lipid/cholesterol disorders, (types
1, 2a, 2b, 3, 4, 5)
free-body
analysis: to determine structure
stress
Freedom
external catheter: (Equip)
free-hand allograft valve: (Surgery) taken from human donor and sutured into
the recipient without a stent
free light chain:
(Onc/Hem)
may also hear it as bound light chain,
kappa light chain, lambda light chain.
Freeman-Sheldon
syndrome: aka, craniocarpotarsal syndrome; skeletal
malformations, distinct facial features with sunken eyes and pursing of the
lips as if whistling, etc.
Freeman-Swanson
total knee: (Ortho) prosthesis.
free-revascularized
autograft: (Surgery)
Freer elevator: (Instrument) used in ophthalmologic, ENT, and neurological
procedures.
FreeStyle monitor: (Device) brand of glucose
monitor.
freeze-dried bone: used in reconstructive surgery.
Freezone: OTC
treatment for warts.
Freiberg infarction:
(Pod)
osteonecrosis of the foot.
Frejka
splint: pillow hip orthosis, treatment of hip
dislocation or dysplasia.
fremitus:
a vibration perceptible on palpation (bronchial fremitus, vocal fremitus, etc)
French
chest tube: (Equip) typed as “20 French”, “12 French”,
etc.
French
osteotomy: (Ortho)
for elbow
French red
rubber Robinson: (Equip) type of catheter.
French
Wappler cystoscope: (Equip)
Fresnel prism:
(Ophth) also Press-On Fresnel
prism; film of varying strengths for temporary use while eyes are healing after
surgery or adjusting.
Fresnel
lenses: (Ophth)
used to assess nystagmus
Frenzel
maneuver: (ENT)
technique to pressurize tympanic membranes, especially used by scuba divers.
fresh drop
prep: (GYN/Lab) aka; fresh wet mount preparation;
testing for vaginitis.
fria: OTC device for pelvic
muscle training for female urinary incontinence; note the spelling is with a
lower case “f”.
fricative sounds: (Speech)
sound made by forcing air stream through narrow opening to produce a high-
frequency
vibration, such as “f” or “s”
Frickman 2 operation: abdominal proctopexy.
Fried and
Green procedure: foot ?
Friedewald
formula: (Hem/Lab) to calculate LDL cholesterol
Frigitronics
cryophake:
(Ophth/Instrument)
Fristam
Pumps, Inc: (Business) local employer located at 2410 Parview Road, Middleton, WI 53562 (2003).
frog-legged
or frog leg position: on x-ray, femoral neck projection with thigh
abducted.
frog
splint: (Equip) finger
Frohlich syndrome: (Uro) adiposogenital dystrophy
Froimson
procedure:
biceps
Froment sign: (Ortho) hand, test for
ulnar nerve palsy; aka, Froment paper sign.
frontal bossing:
referring
to a prominent forehead.
frontal lobe disease: (Neuro) suggested by triad of dementia,
incontinence, and apraxic gait disability.
frontal
release sign: presence of abnormal reflexes.
frontalis
sling: (Ophth) for ptosis.
frostbite: (one word)
Frostline: linear
cryoablation treatment for atrial fibrillation
Frost
procedure: (Pod) for ingrown nail
Frost
suture: (Ophth) to protect cornea.
Frova: (Rx)
generic = frovatriptan; treatment for migraines.
frozen
shoulder: (Ortho) inflamed shoulder joint capsule
Frykman
classification: (Ortho) of fracture morphology, type I through type
VIII.
FSI: (Lab) foam stability index, see above.
FTA: (Lab) fluorescent treponemal antibody; syphilis
serology.
FTSG: (Abbrev) full thickness skin graft
Fuchs
heterochromic cyclitis: (Ophth) aka, Fuchs syndrome; involves corneal
degeneration, iridocyclitis, heterochromic iris, cataract.
Fuerstein ear tube:
(Equip/ENT)
Fugo Blade: (Ophth) used in anterior capsulotomy.
fugue: (Neuro)
amnesia for a long period of time.
Fujinon forceps
(biopsy), F. colonoscope: (Instrument/Equip)
fulminant: (Adjective) meaning suddenly, rapidly, with great
intensity or severity.
fulminating
infections: sudden and overwhelming
Fulpit forceps: (GYN)
fulvestrant: (Rx) generic for Faslodex, for breast cancer.
fumigants: substance used in
disinfecting; types are -phostoxin, carbon
tetrachloride, carbon disulfide, methyl bromide, Captan,
Mancozeb.
functional
endoscopic sinus surgery: (ENT) FESS.
fungal infections: types include histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidiodomycosis,
sporotrichosis
fungus ball: (Pulm) seen in COPD.
funnel
chest: (Pulm) pectus excavatum.
Furnas otoplasty technique: (ENT)
for correction of lop ears (2001).
furrier’s
lung: (Pulm)
hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
fusiform cataract, f. incision: (fusiform = tapered at both ends)
fusion
inhibitors: (Pharmacology) a new class of HIV drugs (2002).
fusional
amplitude: (Ophth)
fusobacterial infection: (Vincent angina) foul odor with dark gray membrane and necrotic
tonsillar ulceration.
Futuro
splint: (Equip) brand name.
Fuzeon: (Rx) generic = enfuvirtide;
HIV drug, a new class called fusion inhibitors; currently only available to a
minimal number of patients who have failed other HIV medications and protocols.
FVC: (Pulm) force vital capacity, amount of air that can be
expressed from fully inflated lungs