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Chantoria Clayton
Medical Terminolgy
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08/14/2016

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Term
Jehovah Witness
Definition
Jehovah's Witnesses is a millenarian restorationist Christian denomination with nontrinitarian beliefs distinct from mainstream Christianity.
Term
Asian
Definition
of or relating to Asia or its people, customs, or languages.
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Hispanic
Definition
of or relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin America.
Term
Hemotologist
Definition
is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia
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Cardiologist
Definition
is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a medical speciality that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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chief complaint
Definition
complaint of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
swelling
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination Physical exam The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retina
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pleural Effusion
Definition
increased fluid in the pleural space; can cause shortness of breath by compression of the lung and/or increased .
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung
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anemia
Definition
iron deficiency
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Blood transfusion
Definition
transfer blood
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EKG
Definition
electronic cardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL"S
Definition
Activities of daily living
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AR
Definition
aortic regurgitation attributable risk
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delirium
Definition
is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
Term
Dr.
Archibald, Dr.
Graham
, and Dr. Clark
Definition
Medical doctors
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Dementia
Definition
is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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ischemic cardiomypathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated.
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NAS
Definition
Neonatal abstinence syndrome
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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PT
Definition
prothrombin time physical therapy (physiotherapy)
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TID
Definition
three times a day
Term
HCL
Definition
hydrochloric Acid
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VO
Definition
Verbao order
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Fever
Definition
(also known as pyrexia or controlled hyperthermia) is when a human's body temperature goes above the normal range of 36-37C (98-100F)
Term
Cerumen
Definition
ear wax
Term
PM
Definition
at night
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal tract
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IM
Definition
Internal Medicine
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Dent
Definition
tooth
Term
Eri
Definition
electronic replacement level
Term
D/T
Definition
descending thoracic aorta
Term
ML
Definition
milliliters
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urine Analysis
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OT
Definition
Occupational Thearpy
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
dressing to pressure ulcer until healed
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LOA
Definition
left occipitoanterior (fetal position) lysis of adhesions
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G-tube
Definition
A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. It's one of the ways doctors can make sure kids with trouble eating get the fluid and calories they need to grow.
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