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Shatoya McDuffie
Medical Terminology
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08/13/2016
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Term
hematologist
 Definition
a doctor that specializes in the study of blood
Term
lateral
 Definition
on the side, toward the side
Term
BP
 Definition
blood pressure
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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prn
 Definition
(latin-pro re nata) as needed
Term
ER
 Definition
emergence room
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C/O
 Definition
complaining of
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edema
 Definition
medical term for swelling
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EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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po
 Definition
orally
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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pneumonia
 Definition
inflammation of the lungs, lung infection
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dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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dementia
 Definition
loss of cognitive ability severe enough to interfere with daily activities
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UTI
 Definition
urinal tract infection
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NAS
 Definition
no salt added
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