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Lisa Cresswell
Medical Terminology
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02/11/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
someone who specializes in the study of blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
someone who specializes in respiratory system health
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Cardiologist
Definition
is someone that specializes in treatment and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
identification of an illness or problem by examining symptoms
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congestive heart failure
Definition
is a chronic condition it affects chambers of the heart (chf)
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left pleural effusion
Definition
the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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edema
Definition
means swelling
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fundoscopic
Definition
an examination of the fundus of the eye
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pneumonia
Definition
is an infection in your lung/s
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anemia
Definition
a deficiency of red blood cells
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blood transfusion
Definition
a process of receiving blood or blood products intravenously
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EKG
Definition
an electrocardiogram check for problems with electrical activity in the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count measures several components and features in blood
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
acutely disturbed state of mind
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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dementia
Definition
a broad category of brain diseases that cause long term decreases in the ability to think and remember
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
short of breath
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition where the heart muscle is abnormal
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psychotropic
Definition
relating to drugs that effect someone's mental state
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
the hearts ability to pump blood due to narrowing of coronary arteries
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloride
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fever
Definition
is an elevated body temp
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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D/T
Definition
due to
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ml
Definition
milliliters
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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