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Kayla Campbell
Medical Terminology
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01/06/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
The study of the nature, function and disease of the blood and the blood forming organs.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
The study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung disease.
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
Process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a disease or condition.
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ER C/O
Definition
Architectural lighting
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SOB
Definition
To weep with a convulsive catching of the breathe.
Term
Edema
Definition
Effusion of serious fluid into the intensives of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities.
Term
TID
Definition
Prescriptions: three times a day.
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QHS
Definition
Bedtime/ Night time.
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PRN
Definition
On occasion, as needed, situation demands.
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PO
Definition
By mouth, Orally.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Exam: live blood vessels.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid builds around the lungs.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
lung infection.
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Anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells hemoglobin in blood.
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EKG
Definition
tests the electrical activity of the heart (Electrocardiogram).
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count test measures.
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ADLS
Definition
activities of daily living.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
common procedure in which blood is given through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels.
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Dementia
Definition
memory loss: chronic persistent disorder of mental process.
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