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Sherry Wegley
Medical Terminology
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11/20/2016

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Anemia
Definition
a condition of 'too' few red blood cells/a lowered ability of the red blood cells to carry oxygen or iron

Tissue enzymes dependent on iron can affect cell function in nerves and muscles. May cause poor fetal growth, preterm birth
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation in the lungs caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and it may become solid/Inflammation may affect both lungs , one lung , or only certain lobes
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Blood transfusion
Definition
the transfer of blood or blood campaigns from person to another
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PRN
Definition
An abbreviated medical term that abbreviation for Means as the circumstances arises.
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delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders
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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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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, which is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in treating heart disorders
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PRN
Definition
An abbreviated medical term that abbreviation for Means as the circumstances arises
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fundoscopic
Definition
a test to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures
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pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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AOL's
Definition
Acro-osteolysis which is the "resorption" of the distal bony phalanges
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TID
Definition
an abbreviation in Latin for ter in die, which means three times a day
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ER C/O
Definition
Emergency Room: Complains of
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PO
Definition
Abbreviation meaning by mouth or orally
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ER C/O
Definition
Emergency Room: Complains of
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PO
Definition
Abbreviation meaning by mouth or orally
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living. Dressing, bathing, elimination, feeding yourself are examples of activities of daily living.
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UA
Definition
a test of urine used to detct many disorders such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. it involves checking the appearance, concentration and contents of the urine
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UA
Definition
a test of urine used to detct many disorders such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease and diabetes. it involves checking the appearance, concentration and contents of the urine
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VO
Definition
an verbal order from a physican
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