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Michelle Moore
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10/06/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
A disease or syndrome a person has or is believed to have.
Term
SOB
Definition
Abbreviation for Short of Breath. Having difficulty breathing.
Term
Edema
Definition
Excess fluid in a tissue, swelling.
Term
PRN
Definition
Abbreviation meaning, according to circumstances or as necessary.
Term
Pleural effusion
Definition
Fluid in the thoracic cavity between the visceral and parietal pleura.
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Anemia
Definition
Reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells.
Term
Blood Transfusion
Definition
Replacement of blood.
Term
EKG
Definition
Abbreviation for Electrocardiogram.
Term
CBC
Definition
Abbreviation for Complete Blood Count.
Term
ADL
Definition
Abbreviation for Activities for Daily living.
Term
Delirium
Definition
An acute, reversible state of disorientation and confusion.
Term
Dementia
Definition
A progressive, irreversible decline in mental function.
Term
CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure.
Term
BM
Definition
Abbreviation for Bowel Movement.
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Shortage of air, resulting in labored or difficult breathing.
Term
GI
Definition
Abbreviation for Gastrointestinal.
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UTI
Definition
Abbreviation for Urinary Tract Infection.
Term
BP
Definition
Abbreviation for Blood Pressure.
Term
Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to or affecting the side.
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to or affecting two sides.
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