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danielle lopes
medical terminology
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10/08/2016

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Term
hematology
Definition
study of blood
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pulmonologist
Definition
physician who specializes in the study of the lungs.
Term
ologist
Definition
a person who studies
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cardiologist
Definition
heart doctor
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diagnosis
Definition
identifying the nature of the illness by examining the symptons
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fundoscopic
Definition
a test that allows a professional to see in the fundus of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
an escape of lots of fluid in the pleural cavity
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pneumonia
Definition
caused by bacteria, inflammation of the lungs
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anemia
Definition
lack of energy, reduced blood cells, causing weakness and breathlessness
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blood transfusion
Definition
injection of blood from one to another
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delirium
Definition
mental abilities that cause confused thinking and unaware of surroundings
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dementia
Definition
a disorder that causes memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
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Dr.
Definition
a qualified practitioner of medicine
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
when the coronary arteries aren't getting the necessary blood stream.
Term
fever
Definition
high body temperature, with shivers, headaches, and sometimes delirium
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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CPR
Definition
when someone can't breath, this helps with chest compressions
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
a part of the chest this area contains the heart, large blood vessels, windpipe, thymus gland, esophagus, and connective tissues.
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congestive heart failure
Definition
a weakness of the heart that leads to buildup of the fluid in the lungs.
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