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01/07/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
a physician trained and experienced in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lung parenchyma characterized by consolidation of the Affected part, the alveolar air spaces being filled with exudate,inflammatory cells, and fibrin.
Term
tid
Definition
Three times daily
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qhs
Definition
At bedtime
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Prn
Definition
As needed
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Anemia
Definition
Any condition in which the number of red blood cells/mm3, the amount of hemoglobin in 100 mL of blood and/or the volume of packed red blood cells/100 mL of blood are less than normal; clinically, generally pertaining to the concentration of oxygen-transporting material in designated volume blood, in contrast to total quantities as in oligocythemia, oligochromemia, and oligemia.
Term
Sob
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Dementia
Definition
The loss, usually progressive, of cognitive and intellectual functions, without impairment of perception or consciousness; caused by a variety of disorders but most commonly associated with structural brain disease. Charectorized by disorientation, impaired memory, judgment, and intellect, and a shallow labile affect.
Term
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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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the myocardium.
Term
Psychotropic
Definition
capable of affecting he mind, emotions, and behavior; denoting drugs used in the treatment of mental illnesses.
Term
Vertigo
Definition
A sensation of spinning or whirling motion. Vertigo implies a definite sensation of rotation of the subject in any plane.
Term
HCL
Definition
Hairy cell leukemia
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Gi
Definition
gastrointestinal
Term
dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath, subjective difficulty or distress in breathing, usually associated with disease of the heart or lungs; occurs normally during intense physical exertion or at high altitude.
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Bp
Definition
blood pressure
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Pa
Definition
alveolar pressure
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