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Medical Terminology
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05/14/2016

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Term
Dementia
Definition
Significant loss of intellectual abilities, such as memory capacity, that is severe enough to interfere with social or occupational functioning.
Term
NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
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Diagnosis
Definition
determination of the nature of a cause of a disease.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breathe
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Edema
Definition
determination of the nature of a cause of a disease.
Term
Tid
Definition
Three times a day ( prescription)
Term
ghs
Definition
Every bedtime
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Prn
Definition
When necessary
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space.
( Water on the lungs)
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
an 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
an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood or blood products from a donor into a recipient, usually to replace red cells or blood products lost through severe bleeding
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Dr.
Definition
Doctor
Term
Delirium
Definition
a syndrome, or group of symptoms, caused by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the brain.
Term
RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Process
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
Term
VO
Definition
Verbal Order
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood
Term
Fever
Definition
any body temperature elevation over 100 °F (37.8 °C)
Term
Cerumen
Definition
a waxy secretion of the glands of the external acoustic meatus; ear wax
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
breathlessness or shorthess of breath; labored or difficult breathing.
Term
GI Distress
Definition
Gastrointestinal suffering
Term
IM
Definition
Intramuscular
Term
D/T
Definition
Date and Time
Term
ml
Definition
milliliters
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis unstable angina
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
LOA
Definition
Left occipitoanterior ( fetal position) lysis of adhesion.
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resusciation
Term
T
Definition
Temp
Term
R
Definition
Respiration
Term
P
Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
PA
Definition
Posterior and Anterior
Term
Lateral
Definition
the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body
Term
Bilateral
Definition
Both sides of the body
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Mediastinal
Definition
a septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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