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04/09/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
Medical science that deals with blood and blood forming organs
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Cardiologist
 Definition
The medical specialty concerning with the diagnosis & treatment of heart disease
Term
Diagnosis
 Definition
The identication of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of symptomes
Term
ER
 Definition
Emgency room
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C/O
 Definition
Complain of
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of birth
Term
Tid
 Definition
3 times a day
Term
qhs
 Definition
Every bedtime
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Prn
 Definition
As necessary
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Po
 Definition
By mouth
Term
Pleural effusion
 Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in pleural space
Term
Blood transfusion
 Definition
Whole blood or components to replace blood lost
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Nas
 Definition
No added salt
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BM
 Definition
Bowel movement
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
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Pt
 Definition
Patient
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Fever
 Definition
Body temp over 100
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Im
 Definition
Intramuscular
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary tract infection
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