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Angel Johnson
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Hematologist

Definition

he*ma*tol*o*gist

 

A physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.

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 Pulmonlogist

Definition

pul*mo*nol*o*gist

 

a specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs

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Cardiologist

Definition

 

 

a physician who specializes in the diagnoss and teatment of disorders of the heart.

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Diagnosis

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identifiation of a disease or condition by a scientific evalution of physical signs, symptoms, history, laboratory test results, and procedures.

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Hydoactive 

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Dyspnea 

Definition
Shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing.
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Ischemic

Cardiomyopathy

Definition
The hearts ability to pump blood is decreased because the hearts main chamber the left ventricle is enlarged, dilated and weak
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Delirium

Definition
Is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
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Anemia

Definition
A condition of having less then the normal number of red blood cells or less then the normal quality of hemoglobin in the blood
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Pneumonia

Definition
A serious disease that affects one or both lungs making it hard to breath
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Pleural Effusion

Definition
An accumulation of fluid between the layers of the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity
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Fundoscopic

Definition
:of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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Edema

Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues
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Cardiologist

Definition
A physician that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart
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Pulmonologist

Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology,  and pathology of the lungs
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CHF

Definition
Congestive heart failure
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ADL

Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM

Definition
Bowel movement
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PT

Definition
Physical therapy
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HCL

Definition
Hydrochloride
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RAP

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