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Angelica Durr
medical terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 2
05/15/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood- forming organs
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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pulmonologist
Definition
a specialist in the anatomy,physiology,and pathology of the lungs
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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q.h.s
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
When necessary or as needed
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fundoscopic
Definition
of, done by,or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood,resulting in pallor and weariness
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs with congestion
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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delirium
Definition
a mental state in which you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly usually because a fever or some other illness
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dementia
Definition
a mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly or to understand what is real and what is not real
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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PT
Definition
patient / prothrombin time
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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