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Mainhia Xiong
Medical Terminology
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01/07/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood forming organs and blood disease.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who processes specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
Definition
Every bedtime
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prn
Definition
As needed
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po
Definition
By mouth, orally
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C/O
Definition
Complaint of
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection of the lungs that is caused by bacteria, virus,fungi, or parasites.
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Anemia
Definition
Condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Process of transferring one blood of a person into one vein of another.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Term used to describe patients who heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection,artery disease. When bacteria gets into your urine and travels up to your bladder.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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