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Titus Henderson
Medical Terminology
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05/12/2016
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Term
Hematologist
 Definition
One who studies blood.
Term
prn
 Definition
As needed/ when necessary.
Term
po
 Definition
By mouth.
Term
Pneumonia
 Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
Term
Blood transfusion
 Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete blood count.
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram.
Term
ADL's
 Definition
Activities of daily living.
Term
Delirium
 Definition
a mental state in which you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly usually because of fever or some other illness.
Term
Dementia
 Definition
a usually progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by deteriorated cognitive functioning often with emotional apathy.
Term
NAS
 Definition
No added salt.
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive heart failure.
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BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement.
Term
PT
 Definition
Physically Therapy.
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tid
 Definition
Three times a day.
Term
Fever
 Definition
An abnormally high body temperature.
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IM
 Definition
Intramuscular.
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GI
 Definition
Gastrointestinal.
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ml
 Definition
Milliliter.
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UTI
 Definition
Urinary Tract Infection.
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