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Starz Smith
Medical Terminology
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08/22/2016

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Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excessive fluid in the pleural cavity, which may cause breathlessness
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs with alveoli filling with pus. Typically caused by infection and can follow flu, colds and other illnesses.
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed - typically used to determine timing of medication.
Term
Fundoscopic Exam
Definition
of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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Tid
Definition
Three times a day -used in writing perscriptions
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Anemia
Definition
a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
Term
EKG
Definition
an instrument for recording the changes of electrical potential occurring during the heartbeat used especially in diagnosing abnormalities of heart action
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL's
Definition
activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
Term
Dementia
Definition
a usually progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by the development of multiple cognitive deficits (as memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior)
Term
NAS
Definition
Combining form -nose or nasal
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
SOB
Definition
Short of breath
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psychotropic
Definition
acting on the mind
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored respiration
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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