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Matthew Sperry
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician specializing in the science of the blood and blood-producing organs
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician specializing in the study of the heart and its functions in health and disease
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician specializing in diagnosing and treating lung diseases
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues.
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pleural
Definition
One of the two membranes around the lungs
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effusion
Definition
an escape of fluid into a body cavity.
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
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Edema
Definition
is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
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pedal
Definition
pertaining to the foot or feet.
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fibrillation
Definition
a small, local, involuntary, muscular contraction, due to spontaneous activation of single muscle cells or muscle fibers.
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tricuspid valve
Definition
the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle. Called also right atrioventricular valve.
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mitralvalve
Definition
the cardiac valve between the left atrium and left ventricle, Called also bicuspid valve.
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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PO
Definition
Per Os, by mouth
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qhs
Definition
quaque hora somni, every bedtime.
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PRN
Definition
pro re nata, as the occasion arises; when necessary.
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venous
Definition
having to do with the vein
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distension
Definition
being swollen or strechted
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