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Sydney Dale
Medical Terminology
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02/08/2017

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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart.
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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood forming organs and blood diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness of other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues.
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T.I.D
Definition
Three times a day.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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QHS
Definition
Nightly at bedtime.
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PRN
Definition
As needed/When necessary.
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PO
Definition
By mouth.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, The fluid filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial of viral infection, In which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood resulting in pallor and weariness.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
Shows the hearts electrical activity as line tracings on paper.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure.
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changed and impared reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure.
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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Psychotropic
Definition
Relating to or denoting drugs that affect a persons mental state.
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Occurs when your heart muscle becomes weakened. It can result in heart attack or coronary artery disease.
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PT
Definition
Physical training.
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid.
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VO
Definition
Very old.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection.
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UA
Definition
Urine Analysis.
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LOA
Definition
Leave of absence.
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CPR
Definition
Cardioplumonary resuscitation.
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Lateral
Definition
Of, at, toward, or from side or sides.
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
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