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Undergraduate 1
07/08/2016

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Term
edema
Definition
Abnormal fluid accumulation in Tissues or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the Skin in Subcutaneous Tissue.
Term
pulmonologist
Definition
pulmonary disease specialist.
Term
anemia
Definition
quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin, often accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells.
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure.
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement.
Term
pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
Term
dysfunction
Definition
Malfunctioning, as in an organ in the body.
Term
tid
Definition
in prescriptions, three times a day.
Term
qns
Definition
Quantity not sufficient.
Term
prn
Definition
in prescriptions, as needed.
Term
pleural
Definition
relating to the pleura.
Term
benign
Definition
not malignant.
Term
sacral
Definition
relating to the sacrum.
Term
cbc
Definition
complete blood count.
Term
delirium
Definition
more or less temporary disorder of the mental facilities.
Term
NAS
Definition
National Academy of Science.
Term
vertigo
Definition
a dizzying sensation of tilting within stable surroundings or of being in tilting or spinning surroundings.
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ischemic
Definition
local deficiency of blood supply produced by vasoconstriction or local obstacles to the arterial flow.
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
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