F Feldene – a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (piroxicam) prescribed for arthritis and other forms of joint and bone inflammation fentanyl – a short-acting morphine like narcotic analgesic of high poitency, often used […]

D D5 – the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution Darvocet – a drug (propoxyphene hydrochloride) prescribed for pain DB – ER abbreviation for […]

C c-section – shorthand for cesarean section, which is surgical delivery of a baby through the abdominal wall c-spine – shorthand for cervical spine, or the neck calcium oxalate stone […]

  A Abduction – to move a limb or some other body part away from the midline of the body ABG – arterial blood gas reading Acetaminophen – a nonsalicylate analgesic-antipyretic (Tylenol) ACE – […]

Gunner – A servicemember who operates a crew-served weapon, such as a piece of artillery or ship’s cannon. Recommended by user John Alfred. Hangar Queen – An aircraft that is […]

11 Bullet Catcher/Bang-Bang – An Army infantryman. Recommended by user NGH144. Air Picket – Any airborne system tasked with detecting, reporting, and tracking enemy aerial movements within a certain area […]

Affidavit : a document containing information the person swears to be true. Usually sworn to in the presence of a Notary Public Appeal : when a party to a court […]

Appetizer: A small first course dish that is presented before the entree. Some guests mistake appetizers for entrees. Bill: An itemized total of purchases before tips. Perhaps someone you work […]

Absolute temperature:  This is a temperature reading made relative to absolute zero.  It used for the unit of Kelvins for these readings. Absolute zero:  This is the lowest temperature possible.  […]