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Rose Rogero
Medical Terminology (Jane Dare's medical chart)
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10/04/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of a disease or condition by a scientific evaluation of physical signs, symptoms, history, laboratory test results, and procedures.
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tid
Definition
(in prescription) abbreviation for the latin phrase "three times a day"
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qhs
Definition
(in prescription) abbreviation of "every bedtime"
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prn
Definition
(in prescription) abbreviation for "as needed" the administration times are determined by the patient's needs.
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po
Definition
abbreviation for the latin phrase "by mouth" a route for administration of medications.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural spaces of the lungs.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The administration of whole blood or a component such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.
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Diurese
Definition
The act of effecting diurese.
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EKG
Definition
abbreviation of electrocardiogram.
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CBC
Definition
abbreviation for complete blood count.
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Notriptyline
Definition
A trycyclic antidepressant.
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Allergy
Definition
A hyper sensitive reaction to common, often intrinsically harmless, substances most of which are environmental.
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Urinalysis
Definition
A physical, microscopic, or chemical examination of urine.
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Any disease of the myocardium causing enlargement.
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Psychotropic
Definition
Exerting an effect on the mind or modifying mental activity, as in psychotropic medications.
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Catheterization
Definition
The introduction of a catheter into a body cavity or organ to inject or remove a fluid.
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Leukocytes
Definition
A blood cell that participates in immunity and inflammation.
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Vertigo
Definition
A sensation of instability, giddiness, loss of equilibrium, or rotation, caused by a disturbance in the semicircular canal of the inner ear or the vestibular nuclei of the brainstem.
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Sputum
Definition
Material coughed up from the lungs and expectorated through the mouth.
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