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Angela D Cichon
Medical Terminology
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10/04/2016

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Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
Edema
Definition
swelling caused by excess water in tissue or cavities 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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qhs
Definition
Every night at bedtime
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po
Definition
By mouth
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Pneumonia
Definition
Fluid in the lungs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the functioning of the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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Delirium
Definition
a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment
Term
Dementia
Definition
Loss of memory, personality changes and impaired reasoning
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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GI
Definition
Gastro intestinal
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ml
Definition
milliliter
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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