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Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
10/09/2016

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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
Term
Blood Transfusion
Definition
Receiving blood or blood products into the circulation intravenously.
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete blood count.
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Treats disorders of the heart and parts of the circulatory system.
Term
Delirium
Definition
An organically caused decline from a previous baseline of cognitive function.
Term
Dementia
Definition
A brain disease that causes long term gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember.
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
determining which disease or condition explains a persons systems and signs.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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ER C/O
Definition
Emergency Room complains of.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
A medical professional that treats and studies blood conditions and disorders.
Term
NAS diet
Definition
No added salt
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excess fluid that accumulates in the Pleural Cavity. The fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
An inflamatory condition of the lung affecting the Alveoli (air sacs)
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Studies and treats diseases involving the respitory tract.
Term
edema
Definition
An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin and in the cavities of the body.
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po
Definition
By mouth.
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prn
Definition
As needed.
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qhs
Definition
Every bedtime.
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tid
Definition
Twice daily.
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