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01/12/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
specialist in Hematology, which is the study of blood in health and disease
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Diagnosis
Definition
determination of the nature of a cause of the disease
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Cardiologist
Definition
doctor with unique training to find and prevent diseases of heart and blood vessels
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Pulmonologist
Definition
doctor with unique training in treatment of the lungs and respiratory tract
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Fundoscopic examination
Definition
exam of the eye, determines the health and well being
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Pleural effusion
Definition
build up of fluid in pleural space (this is space between layers of tissue,lungs, and chest cavity
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CHF
Definition
abbreviation of Congestive Heart Failure
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NAS
Definition
No added salt diet
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ADL
Definition
Abbreviation: activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Abbreviation: bowel movement
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psychotropic medication
Definition
medication capable of affecting the mind, behavior and emotions
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
condition occurs when the heart muscle weakens, usually caused by heart attacks
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UTI
Definition
abbreviation for urinary tract infection
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OT
Definition
Abbreviation for Occupational Therapy
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bilateral
Definition
having or relation to both sides of the body
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blood transfusion
Definition
blood given through IV in one of the blood vessels, could be life saving
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anemia
Definition
decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin in blood
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PRN
Definition
means take as needed (prescriptions)
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TID
Definition
take meds three times per day (prescriptions)
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PO
Definition
take medicine by mouth
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edema
Definition
medical term for swelling, swelling by fluid retention
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