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Alexandra Eastman
Medical Terminology
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10/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Medical Specialist in the field of blood cells
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specialized in disorders of the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician specialized in lung disorders
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Anemia
Definition
Reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissue
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection in the lungs
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Effusion
Definition
The escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatics into the tissues or a cavity.
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Pleural
Definition
A thin covering that protects the lungs
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the eyes with a fundoscope
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Neurological
Definition
Disorder of the bodies nerves or nervous system
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Dementia
Definition
Chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process
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Mediastinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of the organ cavity
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides of
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PA
Definition
Physicians Assistant
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Delirium
Definition
Medical confusion or disruption in thinking
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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PRN
Definition
Pro re nata
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by fluid retention
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breathe
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