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Taylor Tripp
Medical Terminology
22
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11/17/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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cardiologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in treating heart disorders
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pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who specializes with the lungs
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edema
Definition
the swelling of soft tissues as a result of excess fluid accumulation
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid between the two membranes that cover the lungs separating the lungs from the chest wall
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of one or both lungs
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anemia
Definition
The condition of having lower than normal red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin
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blood transfusion
Definition
the transfer of blood or blood campaigns from person to another
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EKG(electrocardiograms)
Definition
is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
a sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function
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dementia
Definition
significant loss of intellectual abilities, such as memory
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of heart muscle
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VO
Definition
vocal order
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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hydroactive
Definition
a dressing with fluid\gel environment over the wound bed
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TID
Definition
three times daily
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QHS
Definition
every bed time
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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