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Jane Dare's Medical Chart
Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
04/10/2016

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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
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blood transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into another person's veins.
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
A mental state in which on is confused and not able to think or speak clearly.
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Dementia
Definition
A mental illness that causes one to be unable to think clearly.
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Bilateral
Definition
Affecting both sides
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Lateral
Definition
toward, or from the side
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medistinal
Definition
The space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the tissues and organs of the chest except the lungs and pleurae.
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cardiologist
Definition
A specialist who can treat and prevent diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology
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pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases.
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which one doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues.
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NAS
Definition
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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