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Hem/o - blood
ologist - specializes in
The physician who studies blood cells, blood-clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. |
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| A local or generalized condition which body tissue contains an excessive amount of tissue fluid in the interstitial spaces. |
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fundus
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Visual examination of any organ |
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| A serous membrane that enfolds both lungs |
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as needed
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patient to return as necessary |
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Activities of Daily Living are basic self-care tasks:
bathing
feeding
walking and transferring
toileting and maintaining continence
selecting proper attire
grooming |
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Cardi/o means heart
-pathy means disease
The measurable deterioration for any reason of the ability of the heart muscle to contract usually leading to heart failure. |
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Gastrointestinal
Pertaining to the stomach and intestine |
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dys- abnormal, bad, difficult, painful
-pnea breath
difficult or labored breathing |
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