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Megan Eckhardt
Anatomy and Physiology
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Medical
Not Applicable
11/12/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor that specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A doctor of Pulmonology, the study of diseases involving the respiratory tract.
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection that inflames air sacs in one or both of the lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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C/O
Definition
Complains of.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
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TID
Definition
Ter in die. Three times a day.
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QHS
Definition
Quaque hora somni. Every night at bedtime.
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PRN
Definition
Pro re nata. When necessary/as needed.
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PO
Definition
Per os. By mouth.
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Funduscopic
Definition
The act of examining the fundus of the eye, as with an ophthalmoscope or biomicroscope and slit-lamp.
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Benign
Definition
Refers to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous.
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O2
Definition
Oxygen
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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Urinalysis
Definition
A test of urine used to detect and manage a wide range of disorders, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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