Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Jennifer Beissel
Medical Terminology
20
Medical
Not Applicable
11/10/2016

Additional Medical Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Hematologist
Definition
The science or study of blood, blood forming organs and blood disease
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the hear and blood vessels
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who prossesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) and diseases
Term
SOB
Definition
Abbr: Shortness of Breath, a short, convulsive inspiration, attended by contraction of the diaphragm and spasmodic closure of the glottis
Term
Edema
Definition
A condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body cells
Term
PRN
Definition
Pro Re Nata, as the occasion arises; when necessary
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma and sundry ilk
Term
PO
Definition
Per Os: By or through the mouth, denoting a method of delivering medication
Term
QHS
Definition
Quaque Hora Somni: At bedtime
Term
TID
Definition
Ter In Die: 3 times a day
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
An infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections. Including bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites
Term
Anemia
Definition
A condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues. It is not actually a disease but rather a symptom of any of numerous different disorders and other conditions
Term
Diurese
Definition
An increase in the excretion of urine
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram: A tracign representing the hearts electrical action derived by amplification of the minutely small electrical impulses normally generated by the heart
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count: Test commonly performed in a clinical laboratory to determine the number of red and white blood cells present in a cubic millimeter of blood
Term
ADL
Definition
The performance of basic activities of self care, such as dressing, ambulation, or eating
Term
Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
Term
Dementia
Definition
Is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Breathlessness or shortness of breath; labored or difficult breathing
Supporting users have an ad free experience!