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Ella Franklin
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Term
pulmonogist
ology
Definition
Is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary(lung)conditions and diseases.
Term
Hematologist
hem/o
Definition
The study diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
Term
Cardiologist
cardi/o
Definition
is a doctor with special training and skill in finding , treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Term
edema
supra
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
tid
Definition
means three times a day.
Term
qhs
Definition
every bedtime.
Term
prn
Definition
when necessary.
Term
po
Definition
by mouth ,orally.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Department.
Term
fundoscopic
scopy
Definition
The act of examining the fundus of the eye.
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pleural effusion
Definition
is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
Term
pneumonia
pneum/o
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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anemia
Definition
is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
is generally the process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
Term
EKG
Definition
(Electrocardiogram)is a measurement of the electrical activity of the heart.
Term
delirium
Definition
disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders.
Term
cardiomyopathy
my/o
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infections.
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapist.
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UA
Definition
Urine Analysis.
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