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Lauren Crum
Module 01 Terms
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
01/05/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
Doctor who studies blood and blood diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who studies the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Doctor who studies the lungs
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determination of the cause of a disease
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
An exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity
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Pneumonia
Definition
An illness that is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a common bacteria that can be spread from person to person through a cough or sneeze.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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Delirium
Definition
An acute mental disturbance characterized by confused thinking and disrupted attention usually accompanied by disordered speech and hallucinations
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Dementia
Definition
A usually progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by deteriorated cognitive functioning often with emotional apathy
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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GI
Definition
Gastro Intestinal
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CPR
Definition
Caridopulmonary Resuscitation
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Bilateral
Definition
Affecting Both Sides
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Lateral
Definition
Of At Toward or From the Side
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Mediastinum
Definition
The cavity that separates the heart from the rest of the chest
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fundoscopic
Definition
Dealing with an exam of the eyes
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po
Definition
by mouth
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prn
Definition
pro re nata, "as needed"
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tid
Definition
ter in die, "three times per day"
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blood transfusion
Definition
the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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adl
Definition
activities of daily living
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RAP
Definition
to hit swiftly or utter sharply
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NAS
Definition
no added salt (diet)
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chf
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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sob
Definition
shortness of breath
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Caridomyopathy
Definition
enlargement of the heart muscle
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Ischemia
Definition
lack of blood flow to an organ
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hcl
Definition
hydrochloric
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VO
Definition
verbal order
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cerumin
Definition
earwax
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IM
Definition
immunization
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urine analysis
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hydroactive
Definition
water proof
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G-tube
Definition
Gestational tube
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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