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amberderosier
module 01 course project
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Medical
Not Applicable
04/07/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
the branch of medicine concerned with study,diagnosis,treatmentand prevention of blood relates diseases
Term
pulmonology
Definition
medical specialty that deals with diseases of the respiratory tract
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cardiologist
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart
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diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature and cause of certain phenomenon
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edema
Definition
medical term for swelling,excess fluid in 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
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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fundoscope
Definition
instrament for examining the interior of the eye
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pneamonia
Definition
a common lung infection caused by bacteria,virus,or fungi
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pleural effusion
Definition
build up of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest
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anemia
Definition
condition that causesa lack in healthy red blood cells
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blood transfusion
Definition
processof recieving blood into ones body intravenously
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ekg
Definition
test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
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adl
Definition
routine activities that people do everyday without needing assistance
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delirium
Definition
organically caused decline from a previously attained baseline level of cognative function
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dementia
Definition
broad category of broad diseases that cause long term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember that is great enough to affect a persons daily functions
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nas
Definition
no added salt
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pt
Definition
physical therapy
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