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Lacie Daehler
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016
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Term
pulmonologist
 Definition
physician specialized in knowing about the lungs.
Term
hematologist
 Definition
physician specialized in knowing about blood, bone marrow, treatment for diseases, or both.
Term
cardiologist
 Definition
heart doctor
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diagnosis
 Definition
abbreviated as Dx also means determining which disease or conditions explains symptoms
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
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C/o
 Definition
complains of
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
edema
 Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid in certain tissues
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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ekg
 Definition
electrocardiogram (checks electrical activity in heart)
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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VO
 Definition
vocal order
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
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dementia
 Definition
decline in mental ability
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qhs
 Definition
every bedtime
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