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Jane Dane
medical terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
02/12/2017

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milliliter (mL)
Definition
a unit of capacity equal to one thousandth of a liter
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Definition
infection of any part of the urinary tract,especially the urethra or bladder , usually caused by a bacterium , escherichia coli, and often precipitated by increased sexual activity,vaginitis, enlargement of the prostate or stress
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Cardiopulmonary (CPR)
Definition
of , relating to, or affecting the heart and lungs
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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prn
Definition
as occasion arises , as needed
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ADL
Definition
Anti-Defamation League
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blood transfusion
Definition
the injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another
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hematologist
Definition
the study of nature ,function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Definition
the graphic record produced by an electrocardiograph
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Definition
a diagnostic test that determines the exact of each type of blood cell in a fixed quantity of blood
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diagnosis
Definition
the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition
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cardiologist
Definition
the study of the heart and its function in health and disease
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs with congestion
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dementia
Definition
severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality, due to loss of or damage to neurons in the brain
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to,involving or affecting two both sides, factions,parties or the like
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lateral
Definition
of or relatingto the side : situated, proceeding from, or directed to a side
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anemia
Definition
Pathology. A quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells and causing pallor, weakness, and breathlessness
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emergency room
Definition
a hospital area equipped and staffed for prompt treatment of acute illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies
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edema
Definition
effusion of serious fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities
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