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Takisha Murphy
Medical Terminolgy
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11/13/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of hematology
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prn
Definition
as needed, as necessary
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po
Definition
by mouth
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pleural effusion
Definition
the escape of fluid into the pleural cavity(lungs or chest)
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anemia
Definition
a reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram which is a record of the electrical activity of the heart that consist of waves)
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
an acute,reversible state of disorientation and confusion
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dementia
Definition
a progressive, irreversible decline in mental function, marked by memory impairment
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing; air hunger resulting in labored or difficult breathing, sometimes accompanied by pain
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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ml
Definition
milliliter
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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PERL
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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mediastinal
Definition
relating to the mediastinum(the mass of organs and tissues separating the lungs which contains the heart, aorta, trachea, esophagus, and bronchi)
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