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Jessica Fetherson
Medical Terminology
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04/04/2016
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Hematology
 Definition
Study of blood
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Pulmonology
 Definition
Study of lungs
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Cardiology
 Definition
Study of heart/ blood vessels
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Diagnose
 Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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qhs
 Definition
every bedtime
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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fundoscopic
 Definition
examination of the eye
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anemia
 Definition
a condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
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EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
Complete blood count
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delirium
 Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought an speech
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NAS
 Definition
no added salt
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
 Definition
bowl movement
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PT
 Definition
Physical therapy
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VO
 Definition
verbal order
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dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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