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04/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A person who studies blood and it's diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A person who studies the cardiovascular system function and disease process.
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pulmonogist
Definition
A doctor of medicine that specializes in the pulmonary system function and disease process.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of the cause by examination of the symptoms.
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
Fluid buildup in the arms,legs,feet causing the body to become conjested.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Fluid build up between the lungs and the chest wall.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs air sacs from infection.
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Anemia
Definition
Lack of healthy red blood cells.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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Edemia
Definition
Excessive body swelling from an injury or fall causing inflammation.
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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QHS
Definition
Every evening
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Opthalmology visual examination of the fundus of the eye.
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Diurese
Definition
Excessive discharge of urine.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
A temporary state of mental confusion accompanied with hallucinations. Caused by increased feaver or brain injury.
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