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Medical Terminology
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02/10/2017

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Hematologist

Definition
Specialist in the study of blood, blood forming organs, and blood diseases.
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Pulmonologist

Definition
Specialist is lung conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist

Definition
Specialist in heart and blood vessels conditions and diseases.
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c/o

Definition
complaining of
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SOB

Definition
shortness of breath
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edema

Definition
medical term for swelling
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ADL's

Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG

Definition

electrocadiogram

(hearts electrical activity)

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BM

Definition
bowel movement
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UTI

Definition
urinary tract infection
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PT

Definition
physical therapy
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Vertigo

Definition
The sensation of whirling and loss of balance.
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Delirium

Definition
Acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, or other disorders.
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NAS

Definition

no added salt

(diet)

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UA

Definition
urinalysis
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PRN

Definition

pro re nata

(Latin for as the circumstance arises)

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OT

Definition
occupational therapy
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Ml

Definition
milliliter
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CPR

Definition
Stands for cadiopulonary resuscitation; combines rescue breathing and chest compressions.
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BP

Definition
blood pressure
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