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Charles Lyons
Medical Terminology
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01/08/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
is the study of blood in health and disease.
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Cardiologist
Definition
is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
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q.h.s.
Definition
At bedtime
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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TID
Definition
means three times a day
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PO
Definition
a treatment that is taken orally.
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fundoscopic
Definition
The examination of the ocular fundus Exam to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk
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Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
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pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
is a safe, common procedure in which Blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count, a set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
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