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Tiara Walker
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the treatement of disorders of  blood and blood forming tissues.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the treatment of diseases of the lung and respiratory tract.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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C/O
Definition
complains of, complaint
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues
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TID
Definition
times a day
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QHS
Definition
every night
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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PO
Definition
orally, by mouth
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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 state of mind of mental confusion
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram, electrocardiography
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Pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lung
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
condition which excess fluid builds around the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
lack of blood
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