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| the study of blood in health and disease |
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| medical specialty dealing with diseases and disorders in the respiratory tract |
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| the identification of an illness or other problem by examination of symptoms |
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| general term for decline of mental stability severe enough to affect daily life |
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| abbreviation for complains of; patient's concern |
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| abbreviation for shortness of breath |
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| condition where there is an excess of watery fluid in the body cavities and tissues |
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| examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal issues |
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| "water on the lungs"; build-up of excess fluid between the layers of pleura outside the lungs |
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| ischemic cardiomyopathy (IC) |
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| condition occurring when heart muscle is weakened; left ventricle is enlarged and dilated |
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| blood is given through a IV to replace blood lost due to surgery or injury |
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| abbreviation for Activities of Daily Living |
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| an acute, transient, usually reversible, fluctuating syndrome causing disruption in cognitive function; reduced awareness, confusion |
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| abbreviation for Rapid Assessment Procedure |
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