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Justin Hanson
Medical Terminology
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07/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
The study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. 
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor whom studies the heart and its functions in health and disease.
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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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Congestive heart failure
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
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Left pleural effusion
Definition
A collection of fluid next to the lung
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complaning 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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t.i.d. 
Definition
Means three times a day
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qhs
Definition
Take at bed time
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prn
Definition
Take when Needed
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PO
Definition
per os
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Fundoscopic
Definition
A routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye.
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Pleuraleffusion
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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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
 a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
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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 and speech.
 
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Process rapid atrial pacing referrals, assessments and packages of care
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened.
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
 
  1.                    difficult or labored breathing.
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GI
Definition
Gastro Intestial
Term
UTI
Definition
An infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder, or urethra.
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Definition
 
 
  1. emergency medical procedures for restoring normal heartbeat and breathing to victims of heart failure, drowning, etc.
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mediastinal
Definition
 central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue, as an undelineated region that contains a group of structures within the thorax.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor whom studies the heart and its functions in health and disease.
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