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cynthia sinku
medical terminology
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07/06/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
CHF
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Left Pleural Effusion
Definition
An abnormal amount of fluid around the lungs
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complaint of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Fundascopic
Definition
Examination of the eye
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation
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Anemia
Definition
The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less then the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood
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tid
Definition
Three times daily
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qhs
Definition
Every bedtime
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prn
Definition
When necessary
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po
Definition
By mouth
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living the things we normally do in daily living
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication and other disorders
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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood forming organs and blood diseases
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