Posts by Ryan Thompson

In a court of law, “sustain” means that a judge agrees with an objection, motion, or legal argument and rules in favor of the party who raised it. When an…

In legal terms, “indicted” means formally accused of a crime by a grand jury after it determines there is enough evidence to bring criminal charges against a person. Legal words…

FPO stands for For Position Only.In marketing and design, it refers to a placeholder element, such as an image, text, or graphic, that is used in a layout temporarily until…

In compression socks, MMHg stands for millimeters of mercury, a unit of measurement used to indicate pressure. It tells you how much compression the sock applies to your legs to…

In medical terms, MAP stands for Mean Arterial Pressure. It refers to the average pressure in a patient’s arteries during one full cardiac cycle and is a key indicator of…

In medical terms, “HD” most commonly stands for Hemodialysis, a treatment that filters waste, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly. However, HD…

ROM stands for Range of Motion.It refers to the full movement potential of a joint or body part, usually measured in degrees of a circle or described as full, limited,…

PCU in a hospital setting stands for Progressive Care Unit. It is a specialized hospital unit for patients who require more monitoring than a general medical-surgical floor but less intensive…

In Arabic, “Islam” (الإسلام) literally means “submission” or “surrender”. In a religious context, it refers to the faith of Muslims, based on submitting to the will of Allah (God) and…

In Japanese, “Sasuke” (佐助) is a male given name that traditionally means “one who helps”, “assistant,” or “supporter.” The meaning depends on the kanji used, but it commonly carries the…