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Anita Trent
Medical Terminology
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04/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
physician who specializes in the treatment of disorders of blood and blood forming tissues
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TID
Definition
3 times a day
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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QHS
Definition
at Bedtime
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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diagnosis
Definition
determination of abnormal condition
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Cardiologist
Definition
specialist in the study of treatment and prevention of diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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lateral
Definition
pertaining to a side
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
activity of daily living
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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C/O
Definition
complaint of
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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pleural effusion
Definition
a buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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anemia
Definition
the condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to both sides
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edema
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid with in tissue spaces; swelling
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
an EKG shows the hearts electrical activity
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delirium
Definition
state of mental confusion that develops quickly
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RAP
Definition
resident assessment protocol
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