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Candice Guerrero
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017
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Hematologist
 Definition
The study of blood
Term
Cardiologist
 Definition
The study of the heart.
Term
Pulmonologist
 Definition
Study of the lungs
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Diagnosis
 Definition
Identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
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Congestive Heart Failure
 Definition
The heart is unable to maintain proper circulation of blood
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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tid
 Definition
three times daily
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qhs
 Definition
every night at bedtime
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness Of Breath
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ER
 Definition
abbreviation for Emergency Room
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C/O
 Definition
"complaints of" or "complaining of"
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Pedal Edema
 Definition
gathering of fluids in the feet and lower legs
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CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
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BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
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CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Mediastinal
 Definition
superficial and deep
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PERL
 Definition
Pupils Equal and Reacting to Light
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VO
 Definition
Verbal Order
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