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Marly S Escorcha Unruh
Medical Terminology
20
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08/16/2016

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Anemia
Definition
Decreased number of circulating red blood cells and is the most common blood disorder.
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C/O
Definition
"complains of"
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count may
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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Cardiologist
Definition
Is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Cardiology
Definition
The study of the heart and of diseases that affect the heart.
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Dementia
Definition
Is the name for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain.
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ER
Definition
"Emergency Room"
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Fever
Definition
A fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature
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Gynecology
Definition
The health of the female reproductive system.
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Hematologist
Definition
Is a specialist in hematology
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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Ophthalmology
Definition
The study of the structure, functions, and diseases of the eye.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Is an infection of the lungs that is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Is a medical specialty focused on the respiratory system
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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po
Definition
By mouth, orally
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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