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Amber Beugnot
Medical Terminology
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05/12/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Doctor that specialize in the blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Doctor that specialize in the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor that specialize in the heart and blood vessels
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflamed infection in the lungs
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anemia
Definition
not enough red blood cells in the blood
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pleural effusion
Definition
fluid buildup in the tissues between the chest and lungs
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the ocular fundus
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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edema
Definition
excess water in cavities or tissue in the body
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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delirium
Definition
state of mental confusion
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Lateral
Definition
outer side of a body part
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bilateral
Definition
affects both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
part of chest between sternum, spine and lungs
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the heart muscle, hereditary
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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dementia
Definition
chronic/persistent mental disorder that influences daily life
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