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Samantha Pengilly
Medical Termonolgy
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07/07/2016

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Jehovah's Witness
Definition
a member of a Christian movement (the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society) founded in the US by Charles Taze Russell (1852–1916). Jehovah's Witnesses deny many traditional Christian doctrines (including the divinity of Christ).
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Asian
Definition
of or relating to Asia or its people, customs, or languages
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Hispanic
Definition
of or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America.
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Hematologist
Definition
is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
is a heart doctor. He or she is the one to visit if you feel a tightness in your chest and shortness of breath. We know that the suffix -ologist refers to someone who studies some area.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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PA
Definition
A physician assistant (PA) is a mid-level medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed doctor (an MD) or osteopathic physician (a DO).
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bilateral
Definition
having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides
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Mediastinal
Definition
is the area in the chest between the lungs, that contains the heart, part of the windpipe
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tid
Definition
means three times a day
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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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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
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effusion
Definition
an instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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ekg
Definition
is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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Dementia
Definition
is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Memory loss is an example.
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