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Angelique Loiselle
Medical Terminology
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05/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology the science or study of blood, blood forming organs and diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problems by examination of the symptoms
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Edema
Definition
A condition characterized by an access of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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Fundoscopic
Definition
A routine part of every doctors examination of the eye
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Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection in which air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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EKG
Definition
an electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication,and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness,illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by the brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened
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Fever
Definition
An abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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Series
Definition
A number of things, events, or people of a similar kind or related in nature coming one right after another
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Hydro active
Definition
Wafer-type dressings that contain hydro active particles which, when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation an emergency lifesaving procedure
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Mediastinal
Definition
The part of the chest that lies between the sternum and the spinal column, and between the lungs
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