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Medical Terminology
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01/07/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in lung diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician that specializes with the heart
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
swelling
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tid
Definition
thee times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
orally
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fundoscopic
Definition
visual of the fungus of an organ
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pleural effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid around the lungs
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pneumonia
Definition
lung infection
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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EKG
Definition
a test that checks for problems with the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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