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Ilda Alfaro
Medical Terminology
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10/03/2016

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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
complaining of
Term
diagnosis
Definition
the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
Term
pneumonia
Definition
abnormal condition of the lungs marked by inflammation and collection of material within air sacs of the lungs.
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which levels of hemoglobin in the red cells are insufficient.
Term
Edema
Definition
abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities.
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
the injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiography
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Dementia
Definition
loss of memory and mental abilities.
Term
Cardiologists
Definition
physicians specializing in the study of the heart and heart disease.
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of heart muscles.
Term
PA
Definition
posteroanterior
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Dyspnea
Definition
painful breathing
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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OT
Definition
occupational Therapy
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Bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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Mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to the mediastinum
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p.r.n
Definition
as needeed
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