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Jasmyn Phelps
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016
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Term
HEMATOLOGIST
 Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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PULMONOLOGIST
 Definition
a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases
Term
CARDIOLOGIST
 Definition
A physician who specializes in treating heart disorders
Term
DIAGNOSIS
 Definition
the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something.
Term
EDEMA
 Definition
Swelling
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C/O
 Definition
Complains of
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
T.I.D. (on prescription)
 Definition
Three times a day
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PO
 Definition
By mouth
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PRN
 Definition
As needed
Term
QHS
 Definition
Every night at bedtime
Term
EKG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram. A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
Term
CBC
 Definition
Complete blood count
Term
ADLs
 Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
NAS (diet)
 Definition
No added salt
Term
CHF
 Definition
Cognitive Heart Failure
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BM
 Definition
bowel movement
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CARDIOMYOPATHY
 Definition
A condition where the heart muscle is abnormal.
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PT
 Definition
Patient
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CPR
 Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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