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Suffix: -logist; to study and treat, specialist
Combining form: hemat/o
Word root: hemat; blood
Hemat/ologist
A specialist in hematology.
A physician that is skilled in performing diagnostic examinationsof blood and marrow. A hematologist, also specializes in treating diseases and disorders in the blood and blood-forming organs. |
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"CHF"
When the heart fails to circulate blood from the heart to tissues and organs with normal efficiency. |
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| The inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Mostly caused by infection, which may be bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic. |
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Suffix: logist; to study and treat, specialist
Combining form: cardi/o
Word root: cardi; heart
Cardi/ologist
A specialist in cardiology.
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart. |
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Three times daily
This abbreviated term is used in perscription instructions to a patient for medications.
An example: Take Capoten 25mg po tid
Means: Take Capoten 25mg by mouth three times daily |
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Word root: an; without or not
Word root: emia; blood
An/emia
The blood is lacking the amount of red blood cells needed by the body.
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| A decline from normal level of cognative function. |
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Gastrointestinal
Suffix: al; pertaining to or relating to
Combining form: gastr/o
Word root: gastr; stomach
Word root: intestin; intestine
Gastr/ointestin/al
Pertaining to or related to the stomach and intestine. |
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No Added Salt
This abbreviation term is pertaining to a patients dietary intake; no added salt to foods.
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Word root: urin; urine
Word root: alysis; to analyze, study
Urin/alysis
To analyze or study urine by physical, chemical, and microscopical means to test. |
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Activities of daily living
The routine people have on a daily basis without needing assistance.
Six basic activities include bathing, toileting, walking, and continence. |
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Suffix: scopic; examination or procedure
Combining form: fund/o
Word root: fund; upper stomach
Fund/oscopic
A test that allows a health professional to see inside the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope. |
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Occupaional Therapy
A form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of the activities required on a daily basis. |
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| The median septum or partition between two parts of an organ, or paired cavities of the body. |
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Shortness of breath
Having difficulty in breathing.
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Suffix: logist; to study and treat, specialist
Combining word: pulmon/o
Word root: pulmon; lungs
Pulmon/ologist
A pulmonary disease specialist.
A physician that has skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. |
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Rapid Assessment Procedure
Qualitative methodologies for planning and evaluation of health related programs. |
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Suffix: pathy; disease or suffering
Combining form: cardi/o; heart
Combining form: my/o; muscle
Word root: cardi; my
Cardi/o/my/opathy
A condition where the heart muscle is abnormal. |
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Suffix: cytes; a hollow cell
Combining form: leuk/o
Word root: leuk; white blood cells
Leuk/ocytes
A colorless cell that circulates in the blood and body fluids, known as a white blood cell. It's involved in counteracting foreign substances and disease. |
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Suffix: tropic; to be influenced
Combining form: psych/o
Word root: psych; medicine
Psych/otropic
A psychoactive drug or psychopharmaceutical.
A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in perception and mood changes for a more possitive outcome. |
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