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Bailey Weinzetl
Medical Terminology
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Medical
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10/09/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in the skill of performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specializing in cardiology (heart)
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of the lungs
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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QHS
Definition
Every bedtime
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PRN
Definition
When necessary
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PO
Definition
Orally
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HEENT
Definition
Head, ears, eyes, nose and throat
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid around the lung.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count. Used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders.
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living. Eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring and continence.
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Delirium
Definition
A sudden state of confusion and rapid changes in brain function.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Procedure
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NAS
Definition
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Chronic disease of the heart muscle
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VO
Definition
Vocal order
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