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Lynnette Martin
Medical Terminology
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04/11/2016

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pneumonia
Definition
inflamation of lung tissue caused by infection.
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blood transfusion
Definition
administration of blood by installation into a vein to replace blood lost or to treat a failure of blood production
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Delirium
Definition
condition of a hered consciousness in which there is a disorientation. In coherent talk and restlessness
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dementia
Definition
impairment of multiple conginitive functions. Typically due to chronic or progressive brain disease
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure refers to an inability of the heart to effectively pump blood throughout the body
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement. establishment and maintenance of a regular pattern of bowel elimination
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy. The theraputic use of everyday life activities(occupations) with individuals.
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Hematologist
Definition
medical speacilist in the field of blood cells and blood forming organs
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pulmonologist
Definition
specialist in the anatomy physiology and pathology of the lungs
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diagnosis
Definition
the identification of a disease or other problem by means of its symptoms a formal determining description
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VO
Definition
verbal order. an order given orally usually by a doctor
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anemia
Definition
condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells
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pleural effusion
Definition
pleural are two thin moist membranes around the lungs. The outer layer is attached to the ribs.Pleural effusion is the build up of excessice fluid in the space between the pleura.
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count measures the number of blood cells circulation in the blood stream
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Fundoscopic Exam
Definition
routine part of a doctors examination of the eye, not just the opathamologist.
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pulmonologist
Definition
physician who specializes knoweledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
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NAS
Definition
no added salt diet
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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N/G
Definition
nasogastric intubation
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