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Dulce Amezola
Medical Terminology
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11/17/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in diagnosing diseases of the blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician skilled in diagnosing the treatment of heart disease.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of 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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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may be filled with fluid.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of donor blood into the bloodstream of the person in need of the blood.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram is used to measure the electrical activity of the heart.
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RAP
Definition
Resident assessment protocol.
Term
Dementia
Definition
Short term memory loss and some decision making problems.
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NAS
Definition
No added salt.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure.
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement.
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection.
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy.
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Fever
Definition
When the body temperatur goes above the normal range of 98-100F.
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Prn
Definition
As needed, or as the cirmustances require.
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