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Aimee Darwin
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017

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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
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Hematologist
Definition
a specialist in hematology
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Pulmonologist
Definition
lung doctor
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ER
Definition
emergancy room
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Diagnosis
Definition
what dease you have
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C/O
Definition
complained of
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SOB
Definition
short of breath
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Funoscapic
Definition
exam is one of the few places to see live blood vessel of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
fluid in the pleura cavity
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflamtion of lung tissue
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ADL
Definition
a's of daily living
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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RAP
Definition
Abbreviation for:
rapid assessment procedure
Rapid Assessment Process
rapid atrial pacing
referrals, assessments and packages of care
regression-associated protein
remedial action plan
renal artery pressure
Research Applications Program
retinal angiomatous proliferation
right atrial pressure
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NAS
Definition
abbreviation for nasal
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Abbeviation for bowel movement
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psychotropic
Definition
Capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior; denoting drugs used in the treatment of mental illnesses
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
a chronic disease of the heart muscle,in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. The weakened heart muscle loses the ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and possibly even heart failure
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ischemic
Definition
Relating to or affected by ischemia
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gait
Definition
the manner or style of walking
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