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Deanna Fifield
Medical Terminology
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07/10/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Doctor whom studies blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist who has knowledge in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary(lung) conditions and diseases
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Diagnosis
Definition
determine the cause and nature of a disease or injury
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ednema
Definition
endemic disease
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the fundus of the eye
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aniemia
Definition
condition of a person whom has fewer red blood cells than normal and feels very weak and tired
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Pleural effusion
Definition
exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity
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blood trasfusion
Definition
where someone blood is put into anther persons body
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram

tracking or recording of electrical activity as it moves threw the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Rap
Definition
to strike with a sharp blow
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delirium
Definition
a mental state where you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly usually due to a fever or other illness
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dementia
Definition
a mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly or understand what is real and what is not real
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ambulate
Definition
to move from place to place
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fever
Definition
a body temperature that is higher then normal
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hydroactive
Definition
is a clear gel indicated for the management of partial and full thickness wounds, ideally as a filler for dry cavity wounds to provide moist healing environment
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G-tube
Definition
gastostomy tube

provides another way to offer food with out eating threw mouth.
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Physical therapy
Definition
the treatment of a disease or injury of the muscles or joints with message, exerciser or heat
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ADL Training
Definition
term used in a healthcare to refer to peoples daily self care activities
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