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Heather Roach
Medical Terminology
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01/07/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A blood specialist
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Cardiologist
Definition
A heart specialist
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in lung conditions and diseases.
Term
Edema
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces.
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
DX
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
a tool used to look at the eye.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
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Amemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram. is a test that measures the heart's activity.
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count.
Term
Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
Term
cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disease of the heart muscles.
Term
Psychotropic Medication
Definition
It is used to help with the chemical makeup of the brain and nervous system.
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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Proximal
Definition
closer to trunk.
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Anatomical Postion
Definition
Facing front, straight up, palms facing front
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Brady
Definition
Slow heart rate.
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