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Jessica Kjerstad
Medical Terminology
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11/11/2016
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Term
Hematology
 Definition
Study of Blood
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Cardiologist
 Definition
MD WHO SPECIALIZES IN TREATING THE HEART
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edema
 Definition
build up of fluid in tissue
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tid
 Definition
titrated initial dose
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
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Lateral
 Definition
part of the body furthest from the middle
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Diagnosis
 Definition
identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
 Definition
disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment
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RAP
 Definition
rapid atrial pacing
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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cardiomyopathy
 Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle where the muscle is enlarged
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ml
 Definition
abbreviation for milliliter
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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LOA
 Definition
leave of absence
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NAS
 Definition
No Salt added. A type of diet
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bilateral
 Definition
effects both sides
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