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Abby Bessette
Medical Terminology
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01/03/2017

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Hematology
Definition
The study of the physiology of the blood.
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of illness or other problem by examination of all symptoms
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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po
Definition
by opening
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of lungs with dense area of lung inflammation
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anemia
Definition
lack of red blood cells
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Blood transfusion
Definition
transfer of blood or blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiography- a tracing representing the hearts electrical action
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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RAP
Definition
Right Atrial Pressure
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Dementia
Definition
disorder of mental process marked by memory disorders, personality changes
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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CPR
Definition
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing; shortness of breath
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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bilateral
Definition
on both sides
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