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Brenda Abrams
Medical Terminology
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07/05/2016

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Term
Edema
Definition
swelling
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology, the study of blood.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiiogram
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Dementia
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened.
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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CPR
Definition
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacteria,which the air sacs fill with pus.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
A common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous line in one of your blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions.
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