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Stephanie Cantrell
Medical terminology
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01/04/2017
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Hematologist
 Definition
physician who specializes in the treatment of disorders of blood and blood-forming tissues
Term
Complete blood count (CBC)
 Definition
Panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemia, infections, and other diseases
Term
ER
 Definition
Emergency room
Term
SOB
 Definition
short of breath
Term
edema
 Definition
swelling
Term
prn
 Definition
as needed
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tid
 Definition
three times a day
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po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
anemia
 Definition
blood condition caused by a decrease in red blood cells
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pneumonia
 Definition
infection of the lung usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or diseases
Term
EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram. A test that checks for problems with the electrical activities of the heart.
Term
CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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NAS
 Definition
no added salt
Term
BM
 Definition
bowel movement
Term
PT
 Definition
Physical therapy
Term
IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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dyspenia
 Definition
difficulty breathing
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
 Definition
urinalysis
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OT
 Definition
occupational therapist
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