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Mackenzie Owca
Medical Terminology
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08/13/2016
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Term
Hematologist
 Definition
is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
Term
Edema
 Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
Tid
 Definition
3 times a day
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Qhs
 Definition
every bedtime
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Prn
 Definition
when necessary
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Po
 Definition
By mouth/orally
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fundoscopic
 Definition
Examination of the eye/just an inspection
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pleural effusion
 Definition
fluid buildup between the lungs and chest
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CBC
 Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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delirium
 Definition
most often caused by physical or mental illness, and is usually temporary and reversible.
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of Breath
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Condition in which the heart muscle is weakned
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PT
 Definition
Physical Therapy
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VO
 Definition
Verbal Order
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DYSPNEA
 Definition
Difficult and labored breathing
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ml
 Definition
Millileter
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary tract infection
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OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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