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Tonya Clark
Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017

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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The decision reached from such an examination.
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Edema
Definition
Effusion of serous fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities.
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TID
Definition
Three Times a day
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PRN
Definition
As the situation demands
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Anemia
Definition
A quantitative deficiency of the hemoglobin
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EKG
Definition
The graphic record produced by an electrocardiograph.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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Fever
Definition
An abnormal condition of the body, characterized by undue rise in temperature, quickening of the pulse, and disturbance of various body functions.
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Hematologist
Definition
The study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing.
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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Lateral
Definition
Relating to the left or right lateral region of the abdomen.
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal Tract
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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PERL
Definition
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