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Jane Dare
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07/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Branch of medicine concerning the study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood disease. "Heme" (blood)
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Funduscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye, consists exclusively of inspection.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Process of transferring blood of a person into the veins of another.
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Delirium
Definition
Acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders.
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Dementia
Definition
Chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes.
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy (IC)
Definition
Condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened.
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Hydroactive
Definition
Form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed.
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
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Mediastinal
Definition
Area in the chest between the lungs, that contains the heart, part of the windpipe (trachea), esophagus, and great vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician possesses specialized knowledge and skill in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor with special training in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
A weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissue.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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Edema
Definition
Condition characterized by excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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PRN
Definition
Latin phrase (pro re nata), circumstances or as the circumstance arises. As needed or as the situation arises.
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Anemia
Definition
Condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor or weariness.
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Diuresis
Definition
Increased or excessive production of urine.
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BM
Definition
(Bowl Movement) The act of defecation.
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