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Shannon Schillings
Medical Terminology
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01/06/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating blood disorders/diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating lung diseases
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid
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tid
Definition
Abbreviation for 'ter in die' Latin for 3 times a day
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qhs
Definition
Abbreviation for 'quaque hors somni' Latin for Every bedtime
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prn
Definition
Abbreviation for 'pro re nata' Latin for As necessary
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po
Definition
Abbreviation for 'per os' Latin for By mouth, Orally
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Fundoscopy- internal eye exam
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames the air sacs of the lungs which can fill with fluid
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram- recording if the electrical activity of the heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count- blood test that measures cell counts and the concentrations of various protiens and minerals
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Delirium
Definition
A disturbance in mental abilities, confused thinking, lack of awareness in surroundings
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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NAS
Definition
NO Added Salt
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