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Jamie Smith-Hoegh
Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specializing in cardiology.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
an individual skilled in pulmonology
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Diagnosis
Definition
The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complaint Of
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SOB
Definition
Short Of Breath
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Edema
Definition
condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells.
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
As needed
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po
Definition
By mouth
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pleural effusion
Definition
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as "water on the lungs." It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.
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pneumonia
Definition
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections.
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anemia
Definition
A pathological deficiency in the oxygen-carrying component of the blood, measured in unit volume concentrations of hemoglobin, red blood cell volume, or red blood cell number.
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
inability to perform or to function properly
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atrial fibrillation
Definition
a small, local, involuntary, muscular contraction, due to spontaneous activation of single muscle cells or muscle fibers.
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regurgitation
Definition
a backward flowing
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tricuspid valve
Definition
having three points or cusps, as a valve of the heart
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mitral valve
Definition
A valve of the heart, composed of two triangular flaps, that is located between the left atrium and left ventricle and regulates blood flow between these chambers. Also called bicuspid valve.
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