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Cruz Diaz
Medical Terminology
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10/08/2016
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Hematologist
 Definition
specialist in the study of blood
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Pulmonologist
 Definition
specialist study of lungs
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Crdiologist
 Definition
Specialist study on heart
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Diagnosis
 Definition
Dx
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ER
 Definition
Emergency room
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C/O
 Definition
Complains
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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 night at bed time
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prn
 Definition
as needed / as necessary
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fundoscopic
 Definition
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pleural effusion
 Definition
abnormal collection of fluid
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pneumonia
 Definition
inflamation of the the lings, mainly affecting alveoli and bronchioles
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anemia
 Definition
Without blood, low red blood count
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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/Cardio
 Definition
electrocardiogram test checks for problems with electrical activity of heart
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CBC
 Definition
A complete blood count
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ADLs
 Definition
Activities of daily living
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delirium
 Definition
serious disturbance in mental abilities
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RAP
 Definition
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Dementia
 Definition
memory loss
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NAS
 Definition
no added salt
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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ADL
 Definition
activity of daily living
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BM
 Definition
Bowel movement
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PT
 Definition
Physical therapist
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VO
 Definition
verbal order
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Cerumen
 Definition
ear wax removal
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Dyspnea
 Definition
shortness of breath
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GI
 Definition
gastrointestinal
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IM
 Definition
intramuscular
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D/T
 Definition
due to
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ml
 Definition
milligrams
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UTI
 Definition
urinary track infection
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