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Jane V. Dare
Medical Terminology
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05/16/2016

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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
Weakness of the heart that becomes built up of fluid in the lungs and the body tissue surrounding
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Built up fluid between the layers of tissue that line the chest cavities and lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation which is caused from bacterial infection, which causes the air sacs fill with pus which could cause it to become solid.
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells resulting in pallor and weariness
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Hematologist
Definition
Medical doctor who applies this specialized knowledge to treat patients with blood conditions
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of an illness by examination of the symptoms
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Edema
Definition
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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prn
Definition
As needed
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fundoscopic
Definition
A light with various optical modifications also including lenses
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Pleuraleffusion
Definition
Built up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura (thin membranes that lines the lungs) outside the lungs.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Process of transferring blood from one person to another persons veins
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Definition
Display of a ones heartbeat produced by electrocardiography
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
Acutely disturbed state of mind
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Dementia
Definition
Chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bone marrow
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy (I/C)
Definition
A condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened
Term
PT
Definition
Prothrombin time physical therapy
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Fever
Definition
A abnormally high body temperature.
Term
Cerumen
Definition
Ear wax
Term
PRN
Definition
When necessary
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DYSPNEA
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
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D/T
Definition
Due to
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis unstable angina
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Hydroactive
Definition
Wafer-type dressings that contain hydroactive particles that when in contact with wound exudate it will form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed
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LOA
Definition
Left occipitoanterior lysis of adhesions
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N/G
Definition
Nanogram
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G-Tube
Definition
gastrostomy tube
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OT
Definition
Occupation therapy
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light
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