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Michelle O'Fallon
Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A medical doctor who treats patients with blood conditions.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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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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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complaining of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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TID
Definition
three times daily
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PRN
Definition
When necessary
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation cause by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of the hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes cause by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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