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Erin Kolosky
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016

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Term
Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
A weakness of the heart that leads up to a build up of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A build up of fluids between the layers of tissue which line the chest cavity and the lungs.
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Funduscopy
Definition
The examination of the fundus of the eye
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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Delirium
Definition
A disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusion, and incoherence of thoughts and speech.
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NAS diet
Definition
No added salt
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Chronic disease of the heart muscle
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Psychotropic
Definition
a drug used as a sedative, tranquilizer or antidepressant.
Term
Ischemic
Definition
Deficiency of blood supply caused by vasoconstriction or obstacles blocking the arterial flow.
Term
HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
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Tympanic temperature
Definition
Take by within the ear
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Cerumen
Definition
A soft, brownish yellow, waxy secretion within the ear canal.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath, difficulty or labored breathing
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Purulent
Definition
containing or consisting of pus
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G Tube
Definition
Gastric Feeding tube
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs caused by a viral or bacterial infection in which the alveoli fill with pus and become solid.
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Hematology
Definition
Medicine involving the study and treatment of blood
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Pulmonology
Definition
Medicine concerned with the disease of the respiratory system.
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of red cells in the blood
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Transferring donated blood into the circulatory system of another person.
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