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Katelynn Holton
Medical Terminology
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02/11/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities
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Operative Procedures
Definition
the correction of deformities and defects, repair of injuries, and diagnosis and cure of certain diseases
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Autopsy
Definition
a postmortem examination to discover the cause of death
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Disclaimer
Definition
a statement that denies something, especially responsibility
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authorized
Definition
having official permission or approval
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Physician
Definition
a person qualified to practice medicine
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qhs
Definition
(nightly) at bedtime
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edema
Definition
excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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Blood transfusion
Definition
process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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Ancillary Department
Definition
refers to the wide range of healthcare services provided to support the work of a primary physician
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
acutely disturbed state of mind
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Dementia
Definition
caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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BM
Definition
basal metabolism; bowel movement
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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