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Karisa Franz
Medical Terminology
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04/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
An individual skilled in pulmonology
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determination of the nature of a cause of a disease.
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
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C/O
Definition
Complaint of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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qhs
Definition
L. quaque hora somni, every bedtime
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PRN
Definition
L. pro re nata, as the occasion arises; when necessary.
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PRN
Definition
L. pro re nata, as the occasion arises; when necessary.
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po
Definition
L. per os, by mouth
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura).
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection of the lung
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma or surgery, or disease.
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Delirium
Definition
a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure or process
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Dementia
Definition
a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood
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fever
Definition
a fever is any body temperature elevation over 100 degrees Fahrenheit
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Cerumen
Definition
A waxy secretion of the glands of the external acoustic meatus; ear wax
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Dyspnea
Definition
Breathlessness or shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing
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