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Medical Terminology
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07/13/2016

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Term
Hematology
Definition
Study of blood disorders/ diseases
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Pulmunologist
Definition
Doctor who treats lung disorders / diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who treats diseases / conditions of the heart
Term
Diagnosis.
Definition
Identification of nature of illness by examining the symtoms.
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Conjestive
Definition
Reduction of blood flow to part of the body.
Term
ER.
Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB.
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Edema
Definition
Excessive collection of fluid in the body
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Pleural Effusions
Definition
Build up of fluids in tissue between lungs and chest.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Infection of air sacs in one or both lungs.Tey may be filled with water.
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells in the blood.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Process of transfering blood from one person to another.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electro Cardiogram; Measures the electrical activity in the heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count of both red and white blood cells
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ADLS
Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement; Elimination of waist from the bowels.
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Reguler Eye Examination by any Medical Doctor.
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