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Heather Wagner
Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
doctor specializes in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart/blood vessels.
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Hematologist
Definition
doctor that specializes in the functions and diseases of the blood/blood-forming organs.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
specialist; knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions/diseases, which pertain the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
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Edemia
Definition
watery fluid collecting in the tissues of the body.
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EKG
Definition
test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC (complete blood count)
Definition
blood test used to evaluate your overall health. checks for any sign of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
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Urinalysis
Definition
urine test for signs of disease, drugs,
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CHF (Congestive heart failure)
Definition
when your heart fails to maintain adequate circulation of blood
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ADL (activities of daily life)
Definition
things like eating, showering, dressing yourself, going to the bathroom,
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened.
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HCL (Hydrochloric Acid)
Definition
acid, is normally present in dilute form in gastric juice. Used in laboratories.
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DYSPNEA
Definition
difficulty breathing.
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urinary tract infection (UTI
Definition
infection in any part of your urinary system.
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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Definition
lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
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Mediastinum
Definition
area in the chest between the lungs, that contains the heart, part of the windpipe and esophagus
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Diagnosis
Definition
identifies an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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SOB
Definition
means shortness of breath
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Funduscopic
Definition
routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye
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Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation which is caused by bacterial/viral infection. Produces a lot of coughing
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