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Hazel Alcantar
Medical Terminology
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05/11/2016

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po
Definition
by mouth
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pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs.
Term
pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs.
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
Term
Delirium
Definition
mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness.
Term
Dementia
Definition
memory loss
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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt Diet
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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psychotropic
Definition
tranquilizer, sedative, or antidepressant.
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
Activated by water
Term
pulmonologist
Definition
lung specialist
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Cardiologist
Definition
heart specialist
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C/O
Definition
care of
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily livings
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CHF
Definition
Congestive hear tfailure
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PT
Definition
Physical therapy
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fever
Definition
abnormal high body temperature
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G-Tube
Definition
tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition to stomach
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