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Ashley Lemer
Medical Terminology
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05/16/2016

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Term
Hematologist

hemat/o-logist
Definition
the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs
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Cardiologist

cardi/o-logist
Definition
the study of the heart and its functions in health and disease
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Pulmonologist

pulmon/o-logist
Definition
specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
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Pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lung caused by bacterial, virus, chemicals, or disease.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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EKG
Definition
Electro cardiogram
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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Anemia
Definition
without blood; low red blood count
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Bilateral
Definition
having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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Delirium
Definition
a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
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PRN
Definition
as needed; as the circumstances require
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QHS
Definition
nightly, at bedtime
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mediastinal
Definition
a median septum or partition between two parts of an organ, or paired cavities of the body
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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