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monica Holland
medical Terminology
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01/07/2017

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Anemia
Definition
abnormalities of red blood cells or loss of blood.
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Edema
Definition
swelling in tissue often caused by retention holding back of fluid salt by the kidney.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
collection of fluid between the double membrane surrounding the lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
abnormal condition of the lungs,marked by inflammation and collection of material within the air sac of the lungs.
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Mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to the Mediastinum.
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Bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two both side.
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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P
Definition
Pulse
Term
T
Definition
Temperature
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CPR
Definition
allows oxygenated blood to circulate to vital organs such as the brain and heart.
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Lateral
Definition
pertaining to side.
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection.
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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Dementia
Definition
loss of memory and mental abilities.
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Nas
Definition
no added salt
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of heart muscle.
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Dyspnea
Definition
painful difficult breathing
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Cardiologist
Definition
physician specializing in the study ofthe heart and heart disease.
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hematologist
Definition
specialist in blood and blood disorder.
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diagnosis
Definition
complete knowledge of patient condititon.
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