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DANIELA RAMIREZ
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Medical
Not Applicable
10/06/2016

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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary condition
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Hematologist
Definition
The science or study of blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who specialize in diagnosing and treating disease or condition of the heart and blood vessel
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Edema
Definition
Swelling from fluid accumulation the body tissues due in certain areas of the body
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the fundus of the eye
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Anemia
Definition
Condition of having a lower -than normal of red cells
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of receiving blood
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Delirium
Definition
A serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking
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Dementia
Definition
A general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life
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Ischemic Cardiomyopahy
Definition
A condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened
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Fever
Definition
A temporary increase in your body temperature
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath
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ADL
Definition
Abbreviation to 'Activities of Daily Living'
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SOB
Definition
Abbreviation to 'Shortnest Of Breath'
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Diagnosis
Definition
The act identifying a disease
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Accumulation of fluids in the chest or the lung
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung infection caused by bacteria a virus or fungi
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X ray
Definition
Imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of the organs
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NAS Diet
Definition
No Added Salt diet can help control high blood pressure
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UTI
Definition
'Urinary Tract Infection' an infection of the kidney ,ureter, bladder or urethra
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