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Daniela McComb
Medical Terminology
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11/12/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye.
Term
prn
Definition
when necessary, as needed
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pleural effusion
Definition
a condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung
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blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
Term
diurese
Definition
an abnormally heavy or increased discharge or flow of urine.
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living.
Term
delirium
Definition
A mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations.
Term
dementia
Definition
Loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness.
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle.
Term
psochotropic
Definition
relating to or denoting drugs that affect a person's mental state.
Term
ischemic
Definition
an insufficient supply of blood to an organ, usually due to a blocked artery.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
Term
atrial fibrillation
Definition
an irregular and often very fast heart rate.
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