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Camille Johnson
Medical Terminology
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04/12/2016

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Term
prn
Definition
Pro re nata or as needed
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Hematologist
Definition
medical professional that specializes in blood conditions
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Pulmonologist
Definition
medical professional that specializes in the respiratory tract
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Cardiologist
Definition
medical professional that specializes in the disorders of the heart
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Edema
Definition
swelling of tissues
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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Fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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Anemia
Definition
decrease in the amount red blood cells
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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C-O
Definition
Complaining of
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
An excess amount of fluid that builds up in the pleural cavity.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lung affecting the alveoli.
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qhs
Definition
every hour
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po
Definition
Taking a medicine either in pill or liquid form by mouth
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Diagnosis
Definition
The medical abbreviation is Dx. The nature of an illness that is determined by the symptoms a patient exhibits.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiograph is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
Confused state often caused by medical conditions
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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