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Janae Lee James
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08/11/2016

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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the heart muscle.
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Transfusion
Definition
Transferring (blood or something to do with blood)
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Tricuspid
Definition
having three points or edges
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Bilateral
Definition
both sides
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Edema
Definition
fluid in the body (collection)
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Cerumen
Definition
earwax.
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mediastinum
Definition
a part in between two cavities of the body
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure.
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NAS
Definition
No added salt.
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ophthalmoscope
Definition
A instrument for observing and getting to understand the inside of the eyeball through the pupil.
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Ischemia
Definition
not enough blood to an organ or area of the body, largely the heart muscles.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a professional that studies in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs.
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Hematology
Definition
the study of blood
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Congestive
Definition
made by congestion in the body.
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SOB
Definition
short of breath.
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effusion
Definition
an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell
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RAP
Definition
RESIDENT ASSESSMENT PROTOCOL
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or shortened breathing.
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube (feeding tube)
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PEARL
Definition
Pupils Equal And Reacting to Light
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