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Marlo Cunningham
Medical Terminology
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02/07/2017

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Term
Hematology
Definition
Study of blood
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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Edmea
Definition
Accumulation of fluid in certain tissues within the body.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity.
Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of one or both lungs.
Term
Anemia
Definition
Condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells in hemoglobin or in total volume.
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood or blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person.
Term
EKG (Electrocardiogram)
Definition
Test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Delirium
Definition
State of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
Term
Dementia
Definition
Progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior)
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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