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Jeffrey Wilson
Medical Terminology
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06/06/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Intensive care medicine
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Cardiologist
Definition
dealing with disorders of the heart as well as parts of the circulatory system
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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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pt
Definition
prothrombin time, or physical therapy
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c/o
Definition
complaining of
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sob
Definition
shortness of breath
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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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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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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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pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
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anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells
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Blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of anothe
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delirium
Definition
Delirium is sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness
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Dementia
Definition
a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
the heart muscle is in a weakened condition
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