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Bre'Asia Watson
Medical Terminology
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10/13/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist dealing with medical science dealing with the blood and blood-forming tissues
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Lung specialist
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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart specialist
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Diagnosis
Definition
cause of a disease
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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edema
Definition
large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
everynight at bed time
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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Crackles
Definition
a small, sharp sound heard on auscultation. Caused by dry, bristly hair and insufficient pressure on the stethoscope head. Also characteristic of emphysema, especially when it is subcutaneous. An early observation in pleurisy but disappears as exudate separates pleural surfaces
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pleural effusion
Definition
when too much fluid collects in the pleural space
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pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections.
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues; it is not actually a disease but rather a symptom of any of numerous different disorders and other conditions
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Blood transfusion
Definition
the administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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RAP
Definition
right atrial pressure
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Dementia
Definition
a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness.
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bone marrow or bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood
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PT
Definition
prothrombin time, or physical therapy
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VO
Definition
verbal or voice order
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DYSPNEA
Definition
shortness of breath (SOB), or air hunger
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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ml
Definition
milliliters
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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N/G
Definition
nasogastric
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G-tube
Definition
"Generic Test for Unsolicited Bulk Email
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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R
Definition
right
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P
Definition
para
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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Lateral
Definition
a position farther from the median plane or midline of the body or a structure
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bilateral
Definition
having two sides; pertaining to both sides.
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mediastinal
Definition
a median septum or partition.
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PA
Definition
posteroanterior
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