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Ashley White
Medical Terminology
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10/07/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in the science of blood, blood forming organs and blood disease.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Lung disease specialist who passes specialized knowledge in the diagnostic and treatment of lung conditions.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissue.
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tid
Definition
(three times a day). Found on a prescription.
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prn
Definition
(When necessary, as needed)
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delirium
Definition
A mental confusion that can occur from illness, surgery or use of some medications.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure.
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Dementia
Definition
Memory loss and difficulty thinking.
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Heart muscles become weakened
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VO
Definition
Verbal or voice order
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Sudden or severe shortness of breath.
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of an illness or other problem with examination.
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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PERL
Definition
Pupils equil and reacting to light
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PA
Definition
Psteroanterior
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Mediastinal
Definition
Part of the chest that lies between the sternum and the spinal column, and between the lungs.
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