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Marie Malloy
medical terminology
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08/13/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
Term
Hematologist
 Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
Term
Diagnosis
 Definition
the act/process of identifying the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of the patient
Term
edema
 Definition
swelling
Term
qhs
 Definition
every night
Term
po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
a lung infection
Term
CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
dementia
 Definition
A decline in mental ability (memory, thinking skills) severe enough to affect the ability to perform everyday activities
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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PT
 Definition
physical therapy
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tid
 Definition
three times daily
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
Term
dyspnea
 Definition
difficult/labored breathing
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ml
 Definition
milliliter
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
 Definition
urinalysis
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OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
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LOA
 Definition
leave of absence
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T
 Definition
temperature
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