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Tina Kosiek
Medical Termanology
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Medical
Not Applicable
07/08/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Study of blood
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Heart Dr
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
Excess of fluid built up around the heart
Term
pneumonia
Definition
infection in the lungs. Small air pockets in the lungs making it hard to breath
Term
delirium
Definition
Disturbance in the mental abilities causing confusion and fear of the environment.
Term
Dementia
Definition
making it hard to think and remember things.
Term
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the heart muscle. Can cause shortness of breath, swelling in legs and can lead to heart failure.
Term
Vertigo
Definition
Disruption of the inner ear causing the patient to feel as tho everything is spinning.
Term
Anatomic Position
Definition
Standing at an erect position, legs spread to hip length arms at your side. Palms facing forward as well as head and eyes
Term
Neuralgia
Definition
Nerve pain
Term
anesthesia
Definition
A medication given to not feel the pain during surgery.
Term
Hematology
Definition
the study of the blood.
Term
Arthrocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the joint
Term
encephalomeningitis
Definition
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and their Meninges
Term
Meninges
Definition
the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Dura mater outer layer,middle layer arach noid, inner most part.Pia Mater
Term
hyperemisis
Definition
excessive vomiting
Term
electrocardiogram
Definition
the recording, writing of the electrical activity of the heart.
Term
intercostal
Definition
the space between the ribs.
Term
abduction
Definition
the movement of a limb away from the body.
Term
Epigastric
Definition
pertaining to above the stomach.
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