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Rasmussen - Medical Terminology
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10/06/2016

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Hematologist
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A physician trained and experienced in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Cardiologist
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Physician specializing in cardiology (specialty: Heart)
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Pulmonologist
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medical specialist that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract.
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C/O
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SOB
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edema
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An accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells or intercellular tissues.
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tid
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qhs
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prn
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po
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fundoscopic
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pleural effusion
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increased fluid in the pleural space; can cause shortness of breath by compression of the lung and/or increased intrathoracic pressure resulting in mediastinal shift and increased work of breathing
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CBC
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ADL
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
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caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart
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PERL
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Lateral
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Side
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Bilateral
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2 side
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mediastinal
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is the central compartment of the thoracic cavity
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PA
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