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Ernest Tony
Medical Terminology
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10/08/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
A cardiologist is a doctor who specialize in the heart. They study the function, structure, and disorders of the heart.
Term
Edema
Definition
Edema is defined as swelling in ones body part(s) due to excess fluid trapped in the tissues of the body.
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PO
Definition
PO is defined as an abbreviation for "by mouth or orally." This usually pertains to how a patient may receive their medication.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition that can develop when the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
A medical procedure that requires the transfer of blood from one person to another
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EKG
Definition
EKG or ECG stands for electrocardiogram. It is a test that checks for any problems involved with the electrical activity of the heart.
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ADLs
Definition
ADLs stands for "Activities of Daily Living". These are daily activities such as, bathing, work, and eating.
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Dementia
Definition
A disease or disorder that affects the brain. I affects ones memory, concentration, and judgement.
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BM
Definition
BM is a medical abbreviation for "bowel movement"
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SOB
Definition
SOB is a medical abbreviation for "shortness of breath"
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
This is the result of a weakened heart muscle. It hinders the hearts ability to pump blood due to narrowing of the coronary arteries.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
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PA
Definition
PA is an abbreviation for posteroanterior, which is a x-ray taken from back-to-front. The x-ray beam enters the back and exits through the chest.
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Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to one side of the body.
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to both sides of the body.
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Mediastinal
Definition
Pertaining to the mediastinum, which is the area between the lungs which contains the heart, aorta, venae cavae, esophagus, and trachea
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CPR
Definition
CPR stands for "cardiopulmonary resuscitation". It is a procedure done in an emergency when one's heartbeat or breathing stop.
Term
UTI
Definition
UTI is a medical abbreviation for "urinary tract infection". It's an infectionto any part of the urinary system.
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Cerumen
Definition
A medical term for earwax
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NAS
Definition
NAS is a medical abbreviation for "no added salt". Pertaining to one's diet.
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