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Leslie Nelson
Medical Terminology
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05/15/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A specialist of hematology of the science or study of blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
The physician who treats disorders concerned with the
cardiovascular system.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Doctor that specializes in the lungs.
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by the examination of the symptoms.
Term
Edema
Definition
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
TID
Definition
Three times daily
Term
QHS
Definition
Every night at bedtime.
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed.
Term
PO
Definition
By mouth.
Term
Blood Transfusion
Definition
Generally the process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
Term
Delirium
Definition
Occasionally sleeplessness and severe agitation and irritability.
Term
NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
Ischemic
Definition
Restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism.
Term
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Diseases of the heart muscle.
Term
G-tube
Definition
Feeding tube inserted through a small incision in the abdomen into the stomach and is used for long term enteral nutrition.
Term
Fever
Definition
Elevation of body temperature.
Term
CER
Definition
Conditioned Emotional Response
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochhloride
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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