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Amanda Estes
Medical Terminology
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05/14/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Is a specialist relating to blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
medical speciality that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract
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Cardiologist
Definition
doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system.
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every night at bedtime
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prn
Definition
stand for "pro re nata," a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "as needed" or "as the situation arises."
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po
Definition
by mouth, orally
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pleural effusion
Definition
is a condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung
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anemia
Definition
the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) into the bloodstream of another person (the recipient).
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
A complete blood count is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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delirium
Definition
is most often caused by physical or mental illness, and is usually temporary and reversible.
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Dementia
Definition
is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure‎
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. (IC)
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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