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Crystal Carter
Medical Terminology
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01/07/2017

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Pulmonologist
Definition
A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung disease
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Cardiologist
Definition
The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease
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Diagnosis
Definition
The process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of the hemoglobin often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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TID
Definition
(In prescription) Three times a day
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Benign
Definition
In disease not harmful
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
any disease of the heart muscle, leading to decreased function: usually of unknown cause
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Dyspnea
Definition
pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like
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G-Tube
Definition
Gastrostomy tube ( G-tube) is a tube inserted into the abdomen that delivers nutrients directly to the stomach.
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like
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Bilateral
Definition
pertaining to, involving, or affecting two or both sides, factions, parties, or the like
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Fundoscopic Exam
Definition
Routine eye examination
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Condition in which excess fluid builds around the lungs
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime (from Latin quaque hora somni)
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po
Definition
by mouth
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Edema
Definition
effusion of serous fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities.
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