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Alassandria Hopson
Medical Terminology
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08/15/2016

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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
A condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in the tissue between the body's cells
Term
TID
Definition
3 times a day
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist in conditions and diseases related to the heart and circulation
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space. known as "water in the lungs"
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Dementia
Definition
A lose of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living
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MI.
Definition
Myocardial infraction
Term
CHS
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resusicitation
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of diseases by examination of symptoms and signs and by other investigations
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection of the lungs that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections
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Cerumen
Definition
The soft brownish-yellowish wax secreted by glands in the auditory canal of the external ear. (earwax)
Term
Delirium
Definition
Is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma surgery or disease
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to both sides
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Lateral
Definition
Pertains to a side
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric acid
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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Fundoscopic
Definition
studying the interior of the eyeball through the pupil. (ophthalmoscope)
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