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Laquita Truttling
Medical Terminology
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10/16/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
a specialist in hematology
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pulmonologist
Definition
an individual skilled in pulmonology
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cardiologist
Definition
a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
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edema
Definition
a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cell
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
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po
Definition
abbreviation for polonium; a chemical element
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pleural effusion
Definition
water on the lungs
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Pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lungs
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Blood transfusion
Definition
the administration of whole blood or component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood list through teams, surgery, or disease.
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram; a tracing representing the hearts electrical action
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
abbreviation for activities of daily ljving
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Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procrdje
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Dementia
Definition
A loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living
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NAS
Definition
abbreviation for nasal
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a heart disorder which compromises the hearts ability to effiently pump blood.
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fever
Definition
any body temperature elevation over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8c)
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Dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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lateral
Definition
an anatomical direction
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bilateral
Definition
having or formed of two sides; two sided
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PA
Definition
Physician assistant
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PERL
Definition
a computer language that is used for text manipulation
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BP
Definition
abbreviation for blood pressure
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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