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Sara Bischoff
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017

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Term
-ologist
Definition
specialist
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hemato
Definition
relating to blood
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cardio
Definition
heart
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pulmo
Definition
lungs
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tid
Definition
three times per day
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prn
Definition
as necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs, usually due to infection with bacteria, viruses or other pathogenic organisms
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anemia
Definition
a reduction of the mass circulating red blood cells
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edema
Definition
a local or generalized condition in which body tissues contain an excessive amount of fluid in the interstitial spaces
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram- a record of the electrical activity of the heart
Term
delirium
Definition
a acute, reversible state of disorientation and confusion
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dementia
Definition
a progressive, irreversible decline in mental function, marked by memory impairment and often deficits in reasoning, judgment, abstract thought, registration, comprehension, learning, task execution, and use of language
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NAS (diet)
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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fever
Definition
abnormal elevation of temperature. normal range is 97.6 degrees to 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit
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dyspena
Definition
air hunger resulting in labored or difficult breathing
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