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Desiree Dennison
medical terminology
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Medical
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11/12/2016

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Term
Edema
Definition
fluid in legs and feet
Term
Fundoscopy
Definition
a test that allows health professionals to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lungs
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram, a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
Term
Dimentia
Definition
a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt
Term
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body due to coronary artery disease
Term
Pt
Definition
physical therapy
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary track infection
Term
LOA
Definition
leave of absence
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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Lateral
Definition
outer side of body
Term
CPR
Definition
life saving procedure that is done when someones breathing or heartbeat has stopped. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
hydroactive dressing
Definition
a sterile dressing made for managing partial or full thickness pressure sores and leg ulcers
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UA
Definition
urinary analysis
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary track infection
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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Cerumen
Definition
ear wax
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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