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Makayla Eyring
Medical Terminology
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05/14/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician specializing in hematology. Which is the science of the blood and blood-producing organs.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the determination of the nature of the patients condition through exams and tests.
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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edema
Definition
abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the inner eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
presence of fluid in the pleural cavity
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anemia
Definition
Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough red blood cells or hemoglobin
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EKG
Definition
or ECG is an Echo Cardio Gram that tests the electrical activity of the heart
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ADLs
Definition
Active Daily Living routines
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delirium
Definition
a state of confusion
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Dementia
Definition
a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. memory loss
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movements
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart is weakened
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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mediastinal
Definition
the central compartment of the thoracic cavity that is surrounded by loose connective tissu
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