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Bonnie Joy VonBuskirk
Medical Terminology
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10/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, i.e., skilled in the diagnosis of diseases of the blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the study of the heart and of diseases that affect the heart.
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Edema
Definition
an abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serious fluid in connective tissue or in a serous cavity.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
the ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Delirium
Definition
a mental state in which you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly...
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Dementia
Definition
a mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly or to understand what is real and what is not real
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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TID
Definition
Three Times a Day
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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ML
Definition
milliliter
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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T
Definition
temperature
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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