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Jane Dare
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07/05/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Hematologist
Definition
skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Delirium
Definition
disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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Dementia
Definition
mild, short term memory loss (forgetful) and some decision making problems.
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NAS diet
Definition
No Added Salt.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath.
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle.
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Psychotropic medications
Definition
capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior.
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Bilateral
Definition
having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
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Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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ml
Definition
milliliter
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid
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Anemia
Definition
a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
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Physical Therapy
Definition
the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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Diuresis
Definition
increased or excessive production of urine.
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Antibiotic
Definition
a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
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