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Lorena Martinez
Medical Terminology
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10/04/2016

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Jehova's Witness
Definition
religion in which you can receive medicine but have to deny blood transfusions due to religious beliefs.
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Asian
Definition
People who originally originated from the Far East, South Asia, and Indian continent.
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hispanic
Definition
a person of Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
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hematologists
Definition
helps with diseases related to blood.
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pulmonologist
Definition
physician who focuses on diagnosis and treatment of lungs
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cardiologists
Definition
heart doctor
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of illness based on symptoms
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congestive heart failure
Definition
a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluids in the lungs.
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left pleural effusion
Definition
abnormal amount of fluid around the lung.
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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c/o
Definition
care of
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sob
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
excessive fluids in in cavities or tissues of body.
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
4 times a day
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
prescriptions
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fundoscopic
Definition
test on the back of eye
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pleural effusiosn
Definition
buildup of fluid in pleural space
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation
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anemia
Definition
short on either red blood cells or hemoglobin in blood.
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blood transfusion
Definition
transfer of blood or blood components from one person to another.
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EKG
Definition
instrument that helps check heart beat is normal by checking the electrical activity.
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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adl
Definition
activites daily living
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delirium
Definition
sudden stage of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function.
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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DR.Clark
Definition
signs of that it was received
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DR. Archibal, Dr. Graham,and Dr. Clark
Definition
Doctors who will be helping resident.
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dementia
Definition
damage of brain nerve cells that can lead to cognitive loss and loos of memory.
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NAS
Definition
neonatal abstinence syndrome, present when newborn was exposed to drugs in womb.
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CHF
Definition
heart fails to circulate and pump enough blood to the 4 chambers.
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
patients whose heart won't pump enough blood to body.
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VO
Definition
vocal order
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Fever
Definition
body temperature above normal.
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cerumen
Definition
ear wax
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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GI
Definition
stomach ,small and large intestine
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IM
Definition
internal medicine, intramuscular
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resident
Definition
patient who lives in nursing home.
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GI series
Definition
radio graphic examination of stomach and esophagus.
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D/T
Definition
alcohol withdrawal, delirium tremors
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ml
Definition
milliliter
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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hydroactive
Definition
water type dressing
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LOA
Definition
species which is mainly found in Africa that infects blood of humans
Term
N/G
Definition
nasogastric tube , tube passed through nose.
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to
Definition
identifying a person
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. combines rescue breathing and chest compression.
Term
T
Definition
temperature
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R
Definition
respiratoy
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P
Definition
pulse
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BP
Definition
Blood pressure
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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PA
Definition
physician assistant
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lateral
Definition
farther from the body or center of body
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bilateral
Definition
both sides of body
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mediastinal
Definition
space in chest that contains all the tissues and organs except lungs and pleaural
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