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Monica Zarate
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
a medical specialist in disease of blood cells
Term
Pulmonologist
 Definition
a medical specialist that deals with disease involving respiratory tract
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Cardiologist
 Definition
a medical specialist that deals with disorders of the heart
Term
C/O
 Definition
complaints of
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
 Definition
swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in tissue of the body or cavities
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tid
 Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
 Definition
every night at bedtime
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prn
 Definition
as needed
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic
 Definition
exam of the visible retina
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distension
 Definition
swollen, enlarged, distended
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fibrillation
 Definition
irregular or rapid heart beat
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CBC
 Definition
Complete Blood Count
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RAP
 Definition
Rapid Assessment Procedure
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NAS
 Definition
No Salt Added
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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ADL
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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PA
 Definition
posterior anterior
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G-tube
 Definition
Gastrostomy Tube/ feeding tube
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UA
 Definition
urinalysis unstable angina
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