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Amanda Lynn
Medical Terminology
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02/11/2017

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Cardiologist
Definition
A specialist physician who studies the heart.
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Edema
Definition
Excessive fluid in tissues or cavities.
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T.I.D.
Definition
"Ter in die" which meand three times daily.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Procedure that replaces blood loss through an I.V.
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Delirium
Definition
A state of the mind that can cause illusions, incoherent thoughts, and restlessness.
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Dementia
Definition
A decline in memory loss.
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BM
Definition
BM stands for bowel movement, which is your stool passing out of your body.
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Fever
Definition
High body temperature that is abnormal.
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Dyspnea
Definition
To have a difficult time breathing.
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G-tube
Definition
Stands for "Gastrostomy tube" which is inserted into the stomach to allow your body to get nutrients. Used when you are unable to swallow food.
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Ambulation
Definition
The first step to recovery after a surgery, to get the patient out of bed.
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UTI
Definition
Stands for "urinary tract infection" which is an infection in your kidney, bladder, or tract.
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Resident
Definition
Your long-term or permanent address.
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prn
Definition
Stands for "Per needed" which is when a need arises.
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Cerumen
Definition
A substance in the ear, which is also known as earwax.
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ADL
Definition
Stands for activites of daily living, which is our normal activites we perform daily.
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Complications
Definition
A difficulty with something.
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Assessment
Definition
To assess someone's ability to perform a task.
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Protocol
Definition
The procedure in which to perform a task.
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EKG
Definition
Stands for "Electrocardiogram" which is a procedure to track the heart's activity.
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