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Elizabeth Thede
Terminology
23
Medical
Undergraduate 1
11/11/2016

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Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
"A specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs."
Term
Hematology
Definition
"A medical science that deals with the blood and blood-forming organs."
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Diagnosis
Definition
"An act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something."
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tid
Definition
"Three times a day"
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prn
Definition
"As needed; as the circumstances require"
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qhs
Definition
"Every night at bedtime"
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fundoscopic
Definition
"Of, done by, or obtained ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by the brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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SOB
Definition
Short of breath
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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PT
Definition
Physical therapy
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GI
Definition
Gastrointesinal
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to a side
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T
Definition
Temp
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P
Definition
Pulse
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R
Definition
Respirations
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