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Pamela Johnson
Medical Terminology
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08/13/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Treats and prevents diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identifying the nature of an illness or problem by examination.
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Edema
Definition
Excess watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of parts of the body.
Term
TID
Definition
3 times a day
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QHS
Definition
Every Bedtime
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
By mouth, orally
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
"Water on the lungs"
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Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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Anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood resulting in weariness
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring blood from one person into the veins in another person.
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EKG
Definition
test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart. EKG shows the hearts electrical activity as tracings on paper also known as waves.
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Delirium
Definition
Disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication and other disorders
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RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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