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Lindsey Stichter
Medical terminolgoy
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10/09/2016
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
is a disease specialits (lung conditions and diseases)
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fundoscopy
 Definition
a test that allows a doctor to see the inside of the back of the eye
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delirium
 Definition
a actely disturbed state of mind that occursin fear, intoxciation, and other disorders and is charterized by restlessness illusions
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ichemic cardiomyopathy
 Definition
caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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VO
 Definition
Verbal order
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GI
 Definition
gasttointestinal
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Dyspnea
 Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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G-Tube
 Definition
Gastrostomy tube (feeding tube)
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LOA
 Definition
fetal position
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T
 Definition
thoracic verabrae
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R
 Definition
respiration
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BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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PERL
 Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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SOB
 Definition
shortness in breath
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ADL
 Definition
activities of dailey living
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NAS
 Definition
no aadded salt diet
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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Edema
 Definition
excess fluid trapped in your body tissue
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