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Paige Golen
Medical Terminology
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07/10/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
A specialist in the field of blood cells.
Term
Medical abbreviation of Diagnosis
 Definition
Dx
Term
Medical abbreviation tid
 Definition
Three times daily
Term
Pneumonia
 Definition
Infection of the lung
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram-checks electrical activity of heart.
Term
Medical abbreviation SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
Medical abbreviation prn
 Definition
as needed
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Dyspnea
 Definition
difficulty breathing
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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bilateral
 Definition
pertaining to both sides
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Lateral
 Definition
farther from median plane or center of body
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Cardiologist
 Definition
A specialist of the heart
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
A specialist of the lungs
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Medical abbreviation PO
 Definition
by mouth
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Medical abbreviation qhs
 Definition
every bedtime
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Blood Transfusion
 Definition
Transferring blood from one persons vein to another
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Medical abbreviation CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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Delirium
 Definition
State of confusion and rapid change in brain function
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