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Sacha Rivera
Medical Terminology
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10/06/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
a specialist in hematology (the study of blood)
Term
Diagnosis
 Definition
determination of the nature of a cause of a disease
Term
ER
 Definition
Emergency Room
Term
SOB
 Definition
Short Of Breath
Term
edema
 Definition
Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
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prn
 Definition
when necessary
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po
 Definition
by mouth
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anemia
 Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues
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ADLs
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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delirium
 Definition
a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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PT
 Definition
Patient
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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OT
 Definition
occupational therapy
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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