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Tamara Grams
Medical Terminology
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Medical
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05/14/2016

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Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
specialist of the lungs
Pulmon/o = lung
ist = specialist
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
nos= disease
the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
Term
TID
Definition
3 times a day
Term
PO
Definition
latin meaning by mouth
Term
PRN
Definition
Pro re nata = as the occasion arises
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
pertaining to the visual exam of the fundus
fundo - fundus
scope = visual exam
ic = pertaining to
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
Term
bilateral
Definition
pertaining to 2 sides or both sides
bi = two
later/o = side
al = pertaining to
Term
PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal, React To Light
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
activated by water
Term
DYSPNEA
Definition
shortness of breath or breathlessness
Term
VO
Definition
Voice Order
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a type of cardiomyopathy caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart
ischemia - a lack of blood supply to the heart muscle caused by coronary artery disease and heart attacks.
Term
SOB
Definition
Short of breath
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiography
is the process of recording the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.
Term
blood transfusion
Definition
medical treatment of replacement of blood
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