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rebecca shallue
medical terminology
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04/06/2016

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Pulmonologist
Definition
A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases
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Hematologist
Definition
A physician specialized in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases in the blood and bone marrow
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Cardiologist
Definition
someone who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
the act or process of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
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congestive heart
Definition
The inability of the heart to keep up with the demands on it. with failure of the heart to pump blood with normal efficiency.
Term
TID
Definition
Three (3) times a day.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of the red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in the pallor and weariness.
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PO
Definition
By mouth; orally
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PRN
Definition
As the occasion arises; as needed.
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QHS
Definition
Every night at bedtime.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacteria or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring blood of a person into the veins of another.
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Edema
Definition
A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illness and incoherent thoughts and speech.
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes and impaired reasoning.
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Hydroactive
Definition
An abnormally diminished activity of the body or it's organs.
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy tube
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
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lateral
Definition
of, at, toward, or from the side or sides.
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