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10/08/2016

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pneumonia
Definition
infection that inflames air sacs on one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
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urinalysis
Definition
Is a test that evaluates a sample of urine.
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PRN
Definition
The initials stand for "pro re nata" a latin phrase that roughly translates to " as needed" or as situation arises
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
An acquired or hereditary disease of the heart muscle
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UTI
Definition
abbreviation of urinary tract infection. It an infection on any part of the urinary system, the kidney, bladder, or urethra
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N/G or G- tube
Definition
Nasogastric tube is a narrow bore tube passed into the stomach via the noes. it use for short or medium term nutritional support and also aspiration of stomach
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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TID
Definition
which is latin abbreviation "ter in die" it means three times a day.
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PO
Definition
Latin "Per os" meaning "by opening " medicine to describe a treatment that is taken orally
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of our heart.
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Anemia
Definition
The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cell.
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Dementia
Definition
General term for decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. memory loss
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delirium
Definition
It is sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function , sometimes associated with hallucinations
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cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding treating and preventing disease of the heart and blood vessels
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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviations in medicine that stands for complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activity of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowl movement
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pleural effusion
Definition
Is a build up of fluid in the pleural space an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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