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Joshua Toto
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Physician trained in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and none marrow and treating of diseases
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Pulminologist
Definition
Physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the heart
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Edema
Definition
Excess fluid trapped in bodily tissues, swelling
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Fundoscopic
Definition
The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retiral man festations of hypertension
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Build up of excess fluid between the layers of pleure outside the lungs
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by Bacterial or viral infection in which the air sacs fill with pus
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Onemia
Definition
Condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood court, measures several components of the blood
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
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Dementia
Definition
Chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury, marked by memory disorders, personality changes, impaired reasoning
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia which affects the hearts ability to pump blood
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Bilateral
Definition
Relating to both sides of the body
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Mediastinal
Definition
Pertaining to the space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the tissues and organs of the chest except lungs and pleurae
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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tid
Definition
Three times per day
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prn
Definition
When necessary
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