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Kelsey Lee
Medical Terminology
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05/15/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
 Definition
physician who specializes in matters of the heart
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Diagnosis
 Definition
Dx estimated cause
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ER
 Definition
Term
C/O
 Definition
complaining of
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
 Definition
excess of watery fluid in the cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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qhs
 Definition
every hour
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic
 Definition
exam of the eye
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pleural effusion
 Definition
buildup of fluid between layer of tissue that lines lungs and chest cavity
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pneumonia
 Definition
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anemia
 Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
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blood transfusion
 Definition
blood given through IV
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EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
 Definition
activity of daily living
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delirium
 Definition
sudden stat of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function
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RAP
 Definition
right atrial pressure
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Dr. Archibald, Dr. Grahm and Dr. Clark
 Definition
hematologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist
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Dementia
 Definition
decline in mental ability sever enough to interfere with daily life
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NAS
 Definition
no added salt
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
 Definition
condition that occurs when heart muscle is weakened
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PT
 Definition
physical therapist
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HCL
 Definition
hydrochloric acid
Term
VO
 Definition
voice order
Term
fever
 Definition
abnormally high body temperature
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prn
 Definition
as needed
Term
CERUMEN
 Definition
earwax
Term
Dyspnea
 Definition
indigestion
Term
GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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resident
 Definition
person who lives somewhere permanently or long term basis
Term
series
 Definition
succession of events
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D/T
 Definition
due to
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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UTL
 Definition
unable to locate
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UA
 Definition
urinalysis
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OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
Hyrdroactive
 Definition
dressing that when in contact with wound forms a fluid enviornment over the wound bed
Term
LOA
 Definition
left occipitoanterior
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N/G
 Definition
nasogastric
Term
G-tube
 Definition
gastrostomy
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TO
 Definition
telephone order
Term
CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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T
 Definition
temperature
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
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R
 Definition
respirations
Term
P
 Definition
pule
Term
PERL
 Definition
pupils equal react to light
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PA
 Definition
posteroanterior
Term
Lateral
 Definition
side/part of body that is further from middle of body
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bilateral
 Definition
affecting the right and left sides of the body
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mediastinal
 Definition
part of chest that lies between sternum and spinal column, between lungs
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