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Eddie Abrams
Medical Terminology
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08/11/2016

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Term
Cardiologist
Definition
The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease
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pleural effusion
Definition
The build up of axcess fluides in the lungs
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anemia
Definition
quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells, weakness, and breathlessness.
Term
ER
Definition
Acronym for Emergency Room
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Blood Tranfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood from one person to another.
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EKG
Definition
A test the checks for electrical problems with your heart
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Delirium
Definition
A disorder of the mental faculties
Deluisions, hallusination, disturbances of consciousness
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Dementia
Definition
Severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality intergration.
Term
Documentation
Definition
The use of documentary evidence
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NAS
Definition
Low sodium diet
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CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
A condition were the heart is not working as well as it should
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Documentation
Definition
The use of documentary evidence
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Incontinent
Definition
Unable to retain or contain
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition

Any disease of the heart, leading to disfunction

 

Term
Fever
Definition
An abnormally high body tempature
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Diphtheria
Definition
Infectious disease cased by the bacillus
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UTI
Urinary Track Infection
Definition
An infection in the urinary system
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Initiate

 

Definition
To begin
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CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Definition
Rescue breathing and chest compressions
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Pulse
Definition
The throbbing of the arteries caused by the contractions of the heart
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