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yolande elliott
medical terminolgy
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07/05/2016

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hematologist
Definition
specialist in hematology the science of blood
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cardiologist
Definition
specialist in finding and treating and preventing diseases of the heart
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pulmonologist
Definition
pulmonary disease specialist
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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sob
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic
Definition
exam of the eye
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pneumonia
Definition
infection that inflames the lungs
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anemia
Definition
decrease in amount of red blood cells
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pleural effusion
Definition
build up of fluid between tissues that line the lungs and chest
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blood transfusion
Definition
the process of receiving blood products into ones circulation intravenously
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ekg
Definition
electrocardiogram
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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adls
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
serious disturbance in mental abilities
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dementia
Definition
brain disease
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