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christina todd
Medical terminology
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07/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
the study of blood in health and disease.
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Cardiologist
Definition
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
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the tissues of the body.
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tid
Definition
3 times a day used in prescriptions.
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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funduscopic
Definition
examination is a routine part of every doctors examination of the eye.
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pleural effusion
Definition
is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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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 lugs or only certain lobes.
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blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
shows the hearts electrical activity as line tracings on paper.
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cbc
Definition
is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders.
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adls
Definition
routine activities that people tend do everyday without needing assistance. 6 basic adls eating bathing dressing toileting transferring and continence.
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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Rap
Definition
strike with a series of rapid audible blows especially in order to attract attention.
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dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the metal processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
is neonatal abstinence syndrome
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CHF
Definition
is congestive heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood.
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BM
Definition
is bowel movement
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