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nadia zavala
medical terminology
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07/08/2016

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hematologist
Definition
medical branch that deals with the blood
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cardiologist
Definition
physician that specializes on heart treatment
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diagnosis
Definition
the detection or identification of an illness
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edema
Definition
excess of water fluids collecting in the cavities or tissue of the body
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funduscopic
Definition
exam of the eye
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria or infection
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anemia
Definition
a deficiency of red blood cells
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EKG
Definition
procedure to monitor the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count test
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delirium
Definition
a disturbed state of mind
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dementia
Definition
mental disorder
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
heart weakness
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CPR
Definition
life saving procedure
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bilateral
Definition
affecting two sides
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mediastinal
Definition
the portion between two parts of an organ
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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pulmonologist
Definition
physician specialized in the treatment of lungs
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tid
Definition
(ter in die) three times a day
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prn
Definition
(pro re nata) when necessary
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