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Dianne Epps
Terminolgy
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
08/31/2016

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Anemia
Definition
Insufficiency of red blood cells.
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EKG
Definition
The recording of the electrical impulses of the heart.
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PRN
Definition
As needed; as the circumstances require
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to both sides of the body.
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Dementia
Definition
Memory impairment as in Alzheimer's disease.
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Cardiologist
Definition
One who specializes in diseases of the heart.
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
An inadequate supply of blood oxygen to the heart.
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A person trained to treat pulmonary diseases.
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Edema
Definition
Excessive amounts of fluid in the tissues.
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Mediastinal
Definition
Relating to,or affecting the mediastinum
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Hematologist
Definition
A medical science who deals with the blood.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Water on the lungs
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Funduscopic
Definition
Examination visual of the fundus of any organ
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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NAS
Definition
Nasal, Nose
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement or Feces
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QHS
Definition
At Bedtime
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