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Tanisha Jefferson
Medical Terminology
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01/08/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs, and blood diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the area of health of the respotory system
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or 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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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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QNS
Definition
Quantity not sufficient
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Procedure in which blood is replaced when blood is lost during surgery or serious injury
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings
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RAP
Definition
Ready assessment packages
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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 changes, and impaired reasoning
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