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tiffany jones
medical terminology
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10/08/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
a physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of the blood and bone marrow, and or treatment of such disease
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cardiologist
Definition
heart doctor
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a disease specialist which diagnosis and focus on the lungs
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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tip
Definition
three times per day
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edema
Definition
swelling
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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prn
Definition
as needed
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
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blood transfusion
Definition
process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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EKG
Definition
test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide rage of disorders
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urinalysis
Definition
analysis of urine by physical, chemical and microscopical means to test for the presence of disease,drugs, etc
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ADL's
Definition
routine activities that people tend to do everyday without needing assistance
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
cry noisily, making loud convulsive gasps
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PT
Definition
physical training
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UTI
Definition
urinary track infection
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GI
Definition
abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestines
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