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Adrian Cardenas
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
the study of the physiology of the blood.
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cardiologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and abnormalities
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of an illness or problem by examination of the symptoms.
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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po
Definition
by mouth
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prn
Definition
as needed
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fundoscopic exam
Definition
examination of the eyes.
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pleural effusion
Definition
accumulation of fluid between the tissue that line the lungs and the chest
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pneumonia
Definition
infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs which may fill with fluid
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anemia
Definition
condition when the blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells
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blood transfusion
Definition
process of receiving blood products into ones circulation intravenously;replace lost components of the blood
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EKG
Definition
test that checks doe problems with the electrical activity of ones heart.
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
mental state of mind in which you are confused and are not able to think or speak clearly usually cause by fever of other illness.
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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dementia
Definition
mental disorder caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
short of breath
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
acquired or hereditary disease of the heart muscle
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isschaemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries.
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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fever
Definition
body temperature above the normal of 98.6f
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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fever
Definition
body temperature above the normal of 98.6f
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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fever
Definition
body temperature above the normal of 98.6f
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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fever
Definition
body temperature above the normal of 98.6f
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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D/T
Definition
due to
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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purulent
Definition
consisting of,containing, or discharging pus.
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UA
Definition
urinalyses unstable angina
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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hydroactive
Definition
Wafer-type dressings that contain hydroactive particles which, when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed. They can be self-adhering with a surface that repells water, bacteria and other outside contaminants. They are considered occlusive or semi-occlusive.
Term
LOA
Definition
left occipitoanterior (fetal position) lysis of adhesions
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G-tube
Definition
gastrostomy feeding tube
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TO
Definition
telephone order
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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P
Definition
para
Term
R
Definition
right
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PERL
Definition
practical extraction report language
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lateral
Definition
side or sides
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bilateral
Definition
right and left sides of the body
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mediastinal
Definition
the space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the viscera of the chest except the lungs.
Term
pulmonologist
Definition
pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty
Term
lateral
Definition
side or sides
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bilateral
Definition
right and left sides of the body
Term
mediastinal
Definition
the space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the viscera of the chest except the lungs.
Term
pulmonologist
Definition
pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty
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