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Jasmine Cadengo
Medical Terminology
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11/13/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A medical Dr who is specialized to find and treat blood conditions such as blood clots and blood cancer
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Cardiologist
Definition
A medical Dr who is specialized to find and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A medical Dr who is specialized in finding and treating the conditions that affect the respiratory system
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of an illness or other problems by examination of the symptoms of the patient.
Term
ER C/O SOB
Definition
ER- Emergency room
C/O- Complaints of
SOB- Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Medical term used for swelling caused by fluids trapped in body's issues
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Fundoscopic exam
Definition
Routine part of every doctors examination of the eye. To see the fundus of the eye.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Abnormal fluid around the lungs.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Pneumonia
Definition
An acute infection of the lungs. Sometimes but not always serious.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition where the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
A process of receiving blood or blood products into ones circulation.
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EKG or ECG
Definition
Electrocardiogram. A test that checks the electrical activity in your heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Delirium
Definition
Severe confusion due to changes in brain function due to physical or mental illness.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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Dementia
Definition
A group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain.
People with this disorder may have difficulty remembering things or doing daily activities.
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Patients whose heart can no longer pump blood to the rest of their body due to a coronary disease.
Term
NAS diet
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
Term
tid
Definition
Three Times a day
Term
HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
Term
VO
Definition
Voice Order often given by a healthcare provider.
Term
Fever
Definition
Abnormally high body temperature.
Term
Cerumen
Definition
Earwax
Term
PRN
Definition
When necessary
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty or labored breathing
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
IM
Definition
Immunization
Term
Diphtheria
Definition
A serious bacterial infection that affects mucous membranes
Term
Tetanus
Definition
A serious bacterial infection that causes muscle spasms. The bacteria is found in soil, dirt, saliva, and manure
Term
ML
Definition
Milliliter
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy. Help with daily life activities
Term
Hydroactive dressing
Definition
Material used to heal wounds
Term
LOA
Definition
Leave of absence
Term
N/G or G-tube
Definition
Nasogastric. Feeding tube
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
T
Definition
Temperature
Term
R
Definition
Respiration
Term
P
Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
Definition
Blood pressure
Term
PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal and Reactive to Light
Term
PA
Definition
Physicians Assistant
Term
Lateral
Definition
Refers to the outer side of the body part. further away from the middle or center.
Term
Bilateral
Definition
Both sides of the body
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Mediastinal
Definition
Area of the chest between the lungs that contain the heart, part of the windpipe,esophagus
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