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Veronica Southam
Medical Terminology
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05/12/2016
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Term
Hematologist.
 Definition
Doctor who specializes in blood.
Term
Pulmonologist.
 Definition
Doctor who specializes in respiratory system.
Term
Cardiologist.
 Definition
Doctor who specializes in Heart.
Term
Diagnosis.
 Definition
Understanding of patients condition.
Term
ER.
 Definition
Emergency Room.
Term
C/O.
 Definition
Complaining of.
Term
SOB.
 Definition
Shortness of breath.
Term
Edema.
 Definition
Accumulation of excess tissue fluid.
Term
tid.
 Definition
Three times daily.
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qns.
 Definition
Quantity not sufficient.
Term
prn.
 Definition
As needed.
Term
po.
 Definition
Per os (by mouth)
Term
Fundoscopic.
 Definition
Routine exam of the eye by Doctor.
Term
Pleural Effusion.
 Definition
Accumulation of excess fluid in pleural space.
Term
Pneumonia.
 Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection.
Term
Anemia.
 Definition
Low red blood cells.
Term
CNS.
 Definition
Central nervous system.
Term
Gallop.
 Definition
Extra heart sounds.
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Congestive Heart Failure.
 Definition
Inability of heart to supply adequate blood flow and oxygen to organs.
Term
HEENT.
 Definition
Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat exam
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