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Medical Terminology
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08/11/2016

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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells in the hemoglobin in the blood.
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edema
Definition
swelling and accumulation of tissue fluid
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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pleural effusion
Definition
any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the visceral and parietal pleura.
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pneumonia
Definition
any inflammatory disease of the lungs
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EKG
Definition
a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or another problem by examination of the symptoms.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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LOA
Definition
leave of absence
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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N/G
Definition
nasogastric tube
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UA
Definition
urinalysis unstable angina
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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ml
Definition
milliliter
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GI
Definition
referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath and is a sign of serious disease of the airway, lungs or heart.
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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PA
Definition
posterior-anterior
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