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Melissa Culligan
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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C/O
Definition
Complaint of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
Times a day

example: 5 times a day (5 tid)
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prn
Definition
As needed
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Anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues; low hemoglobin
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
Abbreviation for Electrocardiography; a commonly used, noninvasive procedure for recording electrical changes in the heart.
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Delirium
Definition
Acute confusional state, is a syndrome that presents as severe confusion and disorientation,
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ADL
Definition
A's of daily living (ADL); activities that are necessary for daily care of oneself and independent community living.
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disorder caused by mycardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood;
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Hypoxia
Definition
Diminished availability of oxygen to the body tissues
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Myocardial
Definition
Muscular tissue of the heart (the myocardium).
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Dyspnea
Definition
Breathlessness or shorthess of breath; labored or difficult breathing.
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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G-tube
Definition
Feeding tube
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal; pertaining to the stomach and intestine.
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PT
Definition
Abbreviation for physical therapy
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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prn
Definition
As needed
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