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Elizabeth Blondin
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
The determination of the nature of a disease of condition.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart specialist
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Lung specialist
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs.
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Anemia
Definition


Deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Term
Bilateral
Definition


Both sides of the body. Bi-Two.

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Lateral
Definition


Away from the midline

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Delirium
Definition


restlessness or visions caused by fever and other disorders.

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Dementia
Definition


Disorder of the mental process (memory, personality changes) from brain disease or injury.

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ER
Definition


Emergency room. Area in a hospital set aside for people who need immediate attention.

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EKG
Definition


Electrocardiogram is a test that detects the electrical activity of your heart.

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C/O
Definition


Abbreviation for complains of.

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CPR
Definition


Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is what you do if someone is not breathing or heart has stopped.

Term
OT
Definition


Occupational Therapy- therapy for those recovering from a physical or mental illness.

Term
CHF
Definition


Congestive heart failure- The heart is not pumping enough blood.

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ADL
Definition


Activities of daily living

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PRN
Definition


When necessary.

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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal- material may not be passed through the bowel.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count.
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Edema
Definition
Condition where water collects in tissues and cavities of the body.
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