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Cassandra Fitzgerald
Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016
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Term
hematologist
 Definition
specialist of blood conditions
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cardiologist
 Definition
specialist of the heart
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pulmonologist
 Definition
specialist of the respiratory system
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C/O
 Definition
cause of
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tid
 Definition
three times daily
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pleural effusion
 Definition
water surrounding the lungs
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edema
 Definition
swelling
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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dementia
 Definition
brain disease causing memory disorders and personality changes
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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dyspnea
 Definition
difficult breathing
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ADLs
 Definition
activities of daily living
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LOC
 Definition
loss of consciousness
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UTI
 Definition
urinary tract infection
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular, infectious mononucleosis
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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PT
 Definition
physical therapy
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Lateral
 Definition
away from body's midline
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