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Tammy Kilman
Medical Terminology
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04/07/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in the field of Hematology
(pertaining to blood)
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Cardiologist
Definition
A specialist in the field of Cardiology
(pertaining to the heart)
Term
Edema
Definition
abnormally large fluid volume
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Pleura
Definition
The lining(membrane) surrounding the lungs
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Bilateral
Definition
having two sides
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Lateral
Definition
pertaining to one side
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Mobility
Definition
To be able to move easily and independently in natural environment
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Leukocytes
Definition
White blood cells
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath or Breathlessness
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle
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Ischemic
Definition
An inadequate supply of blood due to a blockage of an artery
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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PRN
Definition
Abbreviation: (Pro re nata) as needed
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TID
Definition
Abbreviation: Three times daily
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QD
Definition
Abbreviation: Once daily
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QOD
Definition
Abbreviation: Every other day
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BID
Definition
Abbreviation: Twice daily
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