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ANEMIA
pronunciation
a-ne-mi-a
Source:
Mayo Clinic-home-0vc20183131 |
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A condition of the body cardiovascular system, which presents as low levels of iron in the blood,
not enough healthy red blood cells |
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FUNDOSCOPIC
fun-do-scopic
Source
Clinical Methods- NCBI Bookshelf |
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| A procedure in which a visual examination of the eye at the doctors office |
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T.I.D.
Latin origin (ter-in-die)
Source:
Marrian Webster Dictionary |
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| An abbreviation term used in the medical field usually from a doctors order,to tell the frequency of performance, whether it is medication administration or treatment due. Three times a day is used as a schedule. |
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Q.H.S.
Latin Origin
(quaque hora somini)
Source:
medical dictionary.
thefreedictionary.com |
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Abbreviation of frequency Usually from a doctor's order, for treatment due. In this case.
EVERY BEDTIME |
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P.R.N.
Latin Origin "pro re nata"
Source: MedicineNet-script-main-modileart |
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abbreviation for use. Usually as prescribed by a doctor. When necessary
(As needed) eg. a person suddenly has a head ache. He may have a medication listed for administration as needed. now he can get the pain killer. (Tylenol) at whatever dose MD prescribed. |
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P.O.
Latin Origin (Per os)
Source
Medicine.Net |
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Definition
abbreviation for by way of mouth or
by mouth. Usually referring to administration of medication. |
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Term
pleural effusion
Source:
Web MD |
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Definition
| Fluid infiltrate of the pleura cavity, is fluid buildup around the lungs, as result of pneumonia or Congestive heart Failure, normally the lungs /pleura cavity has about one teaspoon of fluids to allow friction during normal breathing. |
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Pneumonia
pronunciation
noo-mohn-yuh
Source:
MayoClinic |
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Definition
| Bacteria,virus or disease that has entered the lung. Symptoms: elevated temp, weakness and difficulty breathing. This disease requires professional diagnosis by means of lab test or X-ray image. Spreads by airborne droplets and usually resolves with treatment within days to weeks. |
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| Emergency Room. A place sick poeple are taken when in need of Urgent/immediate medical care. |
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EDEMA
Greek Origin: - oidema (oedema- "droopsy" hydropsy)
Source: Mayo Clinic |
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Definition
| excessive build of fluids in the lower extremity leg and foot. excess liquids int the body tissue |
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| Complain of Shortness of Breath, a condition when there is not enough oxygen going into the lungs. |
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| A process in which,blood is given througvenous infusion from one person usually to norther in life threatening situation. |
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EKG
Greek origin for Amber
1600 William Gilbert, Physician to Queen Eilzabeth 1, President of the College of Physician and creator of the magnetic philosophy introduced the term 'electrica' for objects that hold static electricity. (insulator) |
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Definition
| EKG - ECG Electroardiogram, a procedure in which a recording of the heart is generated by electric activity waves. with labels PQRSD |
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Definition
| Complete Blood Count, A labaratory procedure, where blood is taken from a person and tests are run at a lab to get an accurate recording of blood counts. eg Hg- Hemoglobin. red blood cells. in ones body. |
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| Delusional thoughts, not real, but only to the Peron affected, construed beliefs, a psychotic feature or behavior. |
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Definition
| No Added Salt, use in diets, does not mean not to cook with salt, it means not to use added table salt after meal is served. |
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Term
C.H.F
Source:
WebMD>heart-disease>guide-heart-failure |
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Definition
| Congested Heart Failure, a condition where the heart does not pump enough blood as well as it should. This result in fluid build up in the extremity arms, legs, ankle, feet and even lungs. It is a disease of the arteries. |
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Term
A.D.L
Source: Medicine.Net>script>main>mobileart |
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Definition
| Abbreviation for;Activities of daily living, Things we normally do daily. eg washing,brushing teeth, eating, one face upon arising, toileting, bathing dressing, walking, transferring from one place like chair to toilet or wheel chair. |
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| Abbreviation for Bowel movement |
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Term
DYSPNIA
dysp.ne.a
Greek Origin (dus meaning diffucult pnoia meaning breathing) then changed to
Latin origin dyspnea
Source:
www.thoracic.org/Breathlessness |
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| Difficulty breathing - Shortness of Breath. respiratory distress. |
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