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Clara williams
medical terminology
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01/03/2017
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Term
pneumonia
 Definition
infection that inflames the air sac of both lungs.
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Anemia
 Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
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Hematology
 Definition
Study of blood
Term
-itis
 Definition
Inflamation
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TID
 Definition
medication given three times a day
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Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Disease of the heart
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Dyspnea
 Definition
Difficulty breathing
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G-Tube
 Definition
Gastrostomy tube
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Lateral
 Definition
The side part of the body
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CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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BM
 Definition
Bowel movement
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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PRN
 Definition
medications given as needed
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Dementia
 Definition
A chronic disorder of the mental process
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Blood transfusion
 Definition
The process of transferring one person blood into another person.
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UTI
 Definition
infection of the urinary system
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Bilateral
 Definition
Both sides
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Fever
 Definition
High body temperature
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