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Rebecca Warren
Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Physician trained who diagnose and treats conditions and diseases related to diseases related to blood and bone marrow
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Cardiologist
Definition
heart doctor
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edema
Definition
excessive fluid collecting in cavities or tissue
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fundoscopic
Definition
eye exam - instrument to view the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
build up of excess fluid - water on the lung
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation - caused by viral infection
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anemia
Definition
excess of watery fluid, collecting in cavities or tissue
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blood transfusion
Definition
process of transferring blood of a person into the viens
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram - test to check for problems of the heart
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delirium
Definition
disturbed state of mind
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NAS
Definition
balanced diet - No Added Salt
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CHF
Definition
congested heart failure
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloride
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sulfa
Definition
sulfonamides - sulfa related antibiotics
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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hydroactive
Definition
water-active
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