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Starr Blake
Medical Terminology
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08/11/2016
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ANEMIA
 Definition

without blood;

blood condition caused by a decrease in red blood cells
Term
Delirium
 Definition
disturbance in mental abilities resulting in confusion and reduced awareness
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Disease of the heart muscle
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HCL
 Definition
Hydrochloride
Term
Dyspnea
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
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PERL
 Definition
Pupils Equal and Responsive to Light
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ADL
 Definition
activities of daily living
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PA
 Definition
Posterior-Anterior
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Hematologist
 Definition
physician who specializes in blood disorders
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Edema
 Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue space
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Fundoscopic
 Definition
visual examination of the eye
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plueral effusion
 Definition
abnormal collection of fluid in the pleural space of the lungs and chest
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CBC
 Definition
COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT
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p.o.
 Definition
orally, by mouth
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RAP
 Definition
Rapid Atrial Pressure
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NAS
 Definition
No Added Salt
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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