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Mary Hayford
Medical Terminology
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11/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart doctor
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of symptoms
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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qhs
Definition
before bed
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edema
Definition
Swelling
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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Anemia
Definition
Lower then normal amount of red blood cells in the blood
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with puss and other liquid
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Pleural effusion
Definition
the build up of fluid in the pleural space
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The administration of whole blood or a component of blood to replace lost blood
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram- A tracing representing the hearts electrical action
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Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly and changes in intensity
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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