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Haley Dahl
Medical Terminology
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08/11/2016

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hematologist
Definition
the science or study of blood
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pulmonologist
Definition
physician specialized in diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases
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cardiologist
Definition
doctor that specializes in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of the nature of a illness or other problem by examination of symptoms
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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tic
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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po
Definition
by or through the mouth
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pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
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blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count, a set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood
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delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living (ADL) are routine activities that people tend do every day without needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs: eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence.
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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