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Alexis Cavett
Medical Terminology
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11/09/2016

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Term
Cardiologist-
Definition
the study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
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Edema-
Definition
the study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
Term
DYS-
Definition
ill or bad
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T.I.D-
Definition
Three times a day
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P.R.N-
Definition
(in prescriptions) as the occasion arises; as needed
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C.B.C-
Definition
Complete blood count
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Delirium-
Definition
A more or less temporary disorder of the mental faculties,as in fevers,disturbances of consciousness, or intoxication,characterized by restlessness , excitement,delusions,hallucinations.
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Dementia-
Definition
Severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality integration, due to the loss of or damage to neurons in the brain.
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C.H.F-
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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B.M-
Definition
Basal Metabolism
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Psychotropic-
Definition
Affecting mental activity ,behavior,or perception,as a mood-altering drug.
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Ischemic-
Definition
Local deficiency of blood supply produced by vasoconstriction or local obstacles to the arterial flow.
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Cardiomyopathy-
Definition
Any disease of the heart muscle,leading to decreased function: usually of unknown cause.
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V.O-
Definition
Very old..
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dyspnea-
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
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L.O.A-
Definition
Letter of agreement
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Mediastinal-
Definition
The partition separating the right and left thoracic cavities,formed of the two inner pleural walls in humans.
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Bi-
Definition
Two or twice.
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Lateral-
Definition
Of or relating to the side;situated at,proceeding from,or directed to.
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ent-
Definition
Causing or performing an action or existing in a certain condition.
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