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Kyle Harter
Medical Terminology
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04/04/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist who studies and treats diseases of the blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist who studies and treats diseases of the respiratory system.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A specialist who studies and treats diseases of the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of a certain disease or disorder based on the symptoms of the patient.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused from watery fluid buildup in surrounding tissues.
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c/o
Definition
complaining of
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qhs
Definition
at bedtime (quaque hora somni)
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prn
Definition
As necessary (pro re nata)
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fundoscopic
Definition
An examination of the fundus of the eye.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Fluid buildup in the area of around the lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to become inflamed. The air sacs may also fill with fluid.
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Anemia
Definition
When your body does not have enough red blood cells. This does not allow your body tissues to receive enough oxygen.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram is a test that monitors and checks for issues with the heart's electrical activity.
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CBC
Definition
The complete blood count test is a blood test designed to assess your overall health and find issues with blood counts.
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Delirium
Definition
A declined mental state that causes confusion, hallucinations, and other cognitive issues.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure. When the heart does not pump enough blood to the rest of the body.
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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