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Lynda Eidi
Medical Terminology
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10/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Study of blood in health and disease. It includes problems with red and white blood cells.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician who specialized in the structure, function and disorders of the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of an illness by examination of the symptoms.
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Edema
Definition
A condition that contains watery fluids collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Fluid that occurs in the pleural cavity, the fluid filled pace that surrounds the lungs.
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation that the air sacs fill with pus and could become solid.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Transferring blood of a person to someone else.
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EKG
Definition
stands for electrocardiogram and it shows the activity of the heart.
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CPR
Definition
Stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a lifesaving procedure that helps people who have stopped breathing.
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Tid
Definition
Means three times a day.
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qhs
Definition
Means four times each day.
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Prn
Definition
When necessary.
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Po
Definition
Meaning by mouth. Medicine treatment that is taken orally.
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CBC
Definition
Stands for complete blood count. It is a test to help determine a persons overall health.
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ADLs
Definition
Stands for activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
Changes of brain function that will make a person feel confusion.
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Dementia
Definition
Loss of mental ability that interfere with daily living.
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NAS
Definition
Stands for no added salt. A known diet that would help patients with certain conditions.
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