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Elizabeth Carlson
Medical Terminology
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10/03/2016

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Hematology
Definition
the study of blood
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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Cardiology
Definition
Branch of medicine that deals with abnormalities of the heart
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Edema
Definition
Excess of watery fluid collecting in the tissues of the body.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
examiniation of the eye
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po
Definition
by mouth
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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anemia
Definition
blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells
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blood transfusion
Definition
process of transfering blood from a person to the veins of another
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram/a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
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delirium
Definition
disturbance in a person mental abilities results in decreased awareness of environment and confused thinking.
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dementia
Definition
describes a wide range of symptoms with a decline in memory severe enough to reduce affect a persons everyday tasks.
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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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LOA
Definition
Leave of Absence
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G-tube
Definition
A gastrostomy tube/ a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
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