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Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
The study of blood in health and diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
The health of the respiratory system,
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Cardiologist
Definition
Experts in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
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Diagnosis
Definition
Process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Care of
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SOB
Definition
crying
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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tid
Definition
Three times daily
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qhs
Definition
At bedtime
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prn
Definition
Use when necessary
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po
Definition
Orally
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Eye exam
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pleural effusion
Definition
Fluid buildup between the Chest and Lung
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
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Anemia
Definition
Iron or vitamin b-12 deficiency in the blood.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram.
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CBC
Definition
A complete blood count.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
Disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment.
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RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Dementia
Definition
Symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities.
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NAS
Definition
No add salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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ischemic
Definition
Restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism.
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PT
Definition
Patient
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloride
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VO
Definition
Verbal Order
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Fever
Definition
Abnormally high body temperature.
Term
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Abnormal heart muscle
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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Hydroactive
Definition
Materials used for covering and protecting a wound.
Term
LOA
Definition
leave of absences
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N/G
Definition
Nasogastric tube
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G-tube
Definition
Feeding Tube (Gastrostomy)
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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T
Definition
Temperature
Term
R
Definition
Heart Rate
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P
Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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PERL
Definition
Pupils Equal, React To Light
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PA
Definition
pulmonary artery
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Lateral
Definition
outer side of the body part
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bilateral
Definition
Both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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