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Angela Hetchler
Medical Terminology
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07/09/2016

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Hematology
Definition
The study of blood and blood producing organs.
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Cardiologist
Definition
One who studies the functions, diseases, and abnormalities of the heart.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
An examination of the eye using an instrument to view in the interior of the eye.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
An excessive amount of fluid in the lining of the chest cavity and surrounding the lungs.
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Anemia
Definition
The condition in which you blood does of carry enough oxygen the rest of your body.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Dementia
Definition
The loss of brain function result in the gradual loss of memory and the ability to think clearly.
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Rehabilitation
Definition
The program in which a person is involved with to return them to a close manner of health and living as they used to have.
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Diseases of the heart usually resulting in enlarged, thick, or ridged heart muscle
Term
PT
Definition
Physical Trainer
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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BP
Definition
Blood pressure
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Pulmonologist
Definition
One who studies the lungs and any diseases that can affect them.
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection of the lungs.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The procedure in which blood is replaced in the body.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count.
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Psychotropic medication
Definition
Drugs that can affect a person's mental state.
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