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Kimberly McNeil
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Medical professional who studies and treats blood disorders and blood conditions
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Medical professional who studies and treats diseases of the respiratory system
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Cardiologist
Definition
Medical professional who studies and treats disorders and conditions of the heart and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of an illness based on signs and symptoms
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection of the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
Disease of the blood in which not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin are present
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Delirium
Definition
Mental condition that causes confused thinking and reduced awareness
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Dementia
Definition
Mental condition that causes a severe decline in mental ability
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Fever
Definition
Body temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal and Responsive to Light
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
Condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Procedure in which blood is given through an IV into a blood vessel
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Edema
Definition
Condition in which an excess of fluid collects in the cavities or tissues of the body
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLS
Definition
Activities of daily life
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