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Deep vein thrombosis
A blood clot in a vein found on the lower leg, usually haves a red rash on the leg. |
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dextrose in water
dextrose is sugar, used in a fluid solution as a replenisher |
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diagnosis
determining the cause or agent for a disease or injury |
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Epstien-Barr virus
herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis |
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extended care facility
medical institution that provides prolonged care, also known as a long-term care facility or nursing home |
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electrocardiogram
recording of the electrical activity of the heart |
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echocardiography
an ultrasound that studies the structure and motion of the heart |
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extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
intensive care medicine that helps cardiac and respiratory patients whose heart or lungs can't provide oxygen |
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electroconvulsive therapy
depression therapy where the patient is shocked to the point of seizure |
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emergency department
also referred to as the ER, where patients receive immediate care for a number of diseases or injuries |
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expected date of confinement
a pregnant women's due date |
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electroencephalogram
a record of the electrical activity of the brain |
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eyes, ears, nose, and throat |
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