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Annica Engler
Medical Terminology
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05/15/2016

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Pulmonologist
Definition
A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Hematologist
Definition
is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Hematology includes the study of etiology.
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
pleural
effusion
Definition
A pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. This excess can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
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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
Term
Blood
transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG and EKG
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ADLs
Definition
Activity's of daily living
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
Term
Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle.
Term
ischemia
Definition
an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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VO
Definition
Verbal Order
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