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Karla aleman
medical terminology
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01/08/2017

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Term
Hematolgist
Definition
The study of blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who studies hearts.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Someone who specialist in diagnosis or treating lungs.
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Diagnosis
Definition
To identify the nature of an illness.
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs caused by viral infection or bacterial.
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Anemia
Definition
When red blood cells lack of healthy red cells or hemoglobin.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
A safe way of how blood is given to you.
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks to see if you have an problems with activities in your heart.
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of the daily living . Routine the people do without needing help.
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Delirium
Definition
Mental abilities that make people confuse and reduces awareness of the their environment.
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NAS
Definition
A type of file either by hardware, software or configuration.
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Hydroactive
Definition
Means activated by water.
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CPR
Definition
To support and maintain breathing and circulation.
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Lateral
Definition
the side of the body that is farther from the middle.
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bilateral
Definition
Means on both side.
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Mediastinal
Definition
The area between the chest and the lungs that contains the windpipe , heart and esophagus.
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Jehovah's witness
Definition
A member of the christian moment.
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ER
Definition
A hospital that has immediate treatment for illnesses and trauma.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
A test that lets doctors see inside the eye and other structures.
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CBC
Definition
Stands for complete blood count. This blood test can evaluate the overall health and can detect a disorder .
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RAP
Definition
Means A Rapid assessment procedure.
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