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Caleigh Morby
medical terminology
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10/06/2016
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Term
Hematologist
 Definition
The study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
A physician who treats lung conditions and diseases
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Pleural Effusion
 Definition
A collection of fluid next to the lung
Term
SOB
 Definition
Short of breath
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tid
 Definition
Three times a day
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prn
 Definition
As needed
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po
 Definition
Take orally
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Fundoscopic
 Definition
Inspecting with a ophthalmoscope
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Diuresis
 Definition
Increased production of urine
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ADLs
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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RAP
 Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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NAS diet
 Definition
No added salt
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Type of cardiomyopathy caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart
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HCL
 Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
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VO
 Definition
Vocal order
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Dyspnea
 Definition
Breathlessness
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Cerumen
 Definition
A waxy secretion of the glands (ear wax)
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TO
 Definition
Turnover
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PERL
 Definition
A trademark for a widely used programming language
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