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Hong-Mai Bozarth
Medical Terminology
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04/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
doctor who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
doctor who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels - the cardiovascular system
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Pulmonologist
Definition
doctor who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the lung.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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prn
Definition
"pro re nata", when necessary
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qhs
Definition
"quaque hora somni", every bedtime
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
acute confusional state
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. in this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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UA
Definition
urinalysis unstable angina
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LOA
Definition
left occipitaoanterior (fetal position) lysis of adhesions
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N/G
Definition
nasogastric tube
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and responsive to light
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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