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Dee-Viesha Wilkerson
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
qhs
Definition
at bedtime (nightly)
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
excessive fluid that accumulates around the lungs.
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CBC
Definition
A "complete blood count"is a blood test to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders.
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders.
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure- when your heart can not pump enough blood to the rest of your body
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. This is a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease.
Term
PT
Definition
patient
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal Tract
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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Dyspena
Definition
difficulty breathing (SOB)
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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