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Alexandria Baker
Medical Terminology
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04/06/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
study of the lungs
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cardiologist
Definition
treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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endema
Definition
excess of water fluid collecting in the cavities or tissue of the body
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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plural effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest
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pneumonia
Definition
infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs also may be filled with fluid.
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anemia
Definition
condition which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
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blood transfusion
Definition
safe common procedure which blood is given to you through IV line in one of your blood vessels. Usually done to replace blood loss during surgery or serious injury.
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ERG
Definition
electroretinogram. unit of work equal to the work done by a force of one dyne acting through a distance of one centimeter and equivalent to 10 negative 7 joule.
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment.
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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