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Alexandra Clay
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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prn
Definition
As Needed
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tid
Definition
3 Times a Day
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood has an abnormally low number of red blood cells
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po
Definition
Medication given through the mouth is stated as per os
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NAS
Definition
Nose
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
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PYR
Definition
Fever; heat
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Cerumen
Definition
Earwax
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty Breathing
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Leukocytes
Definition
two types (phagocytes and lymphocytes) of larger blood cells that fight infection and thus contribute to homeostasis; also called white blood cells
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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Cardiac
Definition
Heart
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Lateral
Definition
To the side, away from the middle
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Jehovah’s Witness
Definition
Type of Christianity. Note: Jehovah's Witnesses do not accept blood transfusions
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Dementia
Definition
Brain disorder that lead to progressive loss of memory and other intellectual functions.
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