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Jessica Clay
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Hemat/o: Blood
-logist: specialist in the study of
Term
HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Cardi/o: Heart
-logist: specialist in the study of
Term
electrocardiography (EKG)
Definition
electr/o:electricity
cardi/o:heart
-graphy:process of recording
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Dementia
Definition
de-:cessation
ment:mind
-ia:condition
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Plumn/o : Respiratory
-logist: specialist in the study of
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Diagnosis
Definition
Establishing the cause and nature of a disease
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces
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Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Definition
Panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemias, infections, and other diseases
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Dyspnea
Definition
Breathing Difficulties
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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pneumonia
Definition
pneumon: condition of the lungs
/ia : condition
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Anemia
Definition
deficiency of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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ML
Definition
Milliliter
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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Bilateral
Definition
Affecting both sides
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