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Crystal Thomas
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
determination of the nature of a cause of a disease.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs.
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
Term
prn
Definition
as required
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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pneumonia
Definition
pneumonia
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Pulmonologist
Definition
an individual skilled in pulmonology
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NAS
Definition
nasal
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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bilateral
Definition
having two sides; pertaining to both sides.
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
ophthalmoscope -
an instrument for examining the interior of the eye.
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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mediastinal
Definition
of or pertaining to the mediastinum.
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LOA
Definition
left occipitoanterior: position of the fetus
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DYSPNEA
Definition
breathlessness or shortness of breath
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart muscle, in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid
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PT
Definition
physical therapy,physical therapist,prothrombin time
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