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Arianna Cannon
Medical terminology
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01/08/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood forming organs.
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cardiologist
Definition
Heart doctor
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pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonology.
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diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
A medical treatment that replaces blood lost through injury.
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings.
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fever
Definition
A temporary increasing average body temperature of 98.6
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interfere with daily functioning
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bilateral
Definition
Hving or relating two sides affecting both sides.
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dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacteria or vital infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
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mediastinal
Definition
Area in the chest that contains the heart par tof the windpipe.
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pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of build up between the tissues that line the lungs and chest.
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fundoscopic
Definition
A test that allows a health profession to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures.
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hydroactive
Definition
It is used to coverand protect a wound.
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edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissue.
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lateral
Definition
of, at, toward, or from the side.
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perl
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation.
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Dent
Definition
tooth
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease
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