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Myrna Brennan
Medical Terminology
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01/05/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
One who specializes in the study of blood and blood disorders.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Specialist in the diagnosing and treatment of the heart and the cardiovascular system.
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diagnosis(DX)
Definition
The identification of an illness or other problem
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tid
Definition
Found on Rx scripts meaning three times a day. This derives from the Latin words meaning "ter in die"
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qhs
Definition
This is from the Latin word quaque hora somni, meaning at every bedtime.
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prn
Definition
Latin meaning pro re nata, which is only as needed.
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po
Definition
This is to be taken by mouth.
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye.
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pleural effusion
Definition
Excessive fluid building around the lungs.
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pneumonia
Definition
Infection of the lungs.
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anemia
Definition
Deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breathe
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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