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Colleen Schwartz
Medical Terminology
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10/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
medical specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs.
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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edema
Definition
condition caused by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth, orally
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blood transfusion
Definition
process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Dementia
Definition
decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life, memory loss for example.
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NAS
Definition
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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PT
Definition
Physical therapy
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resucitation
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PERL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light
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bilateral
Definition
on both sides
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lateral
Definition
The side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body.
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