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Jennifer Fetherson
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Physician specializing in disorders of blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specializing in diseases of the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician specializing in diseases of the lung
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A build up of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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Pneumonia
Definition
Common lung infection caused by bacteria, a virus or fungi
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Anemia
Definition
Medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Common procedure in which blood is given through an IV line in one of the blood vessels
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram--test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of a heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count--test used to evaluate overall health and detect a wide range of disorders including anemia, infection and leukemia
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily life--tasks performed on a daily basis that are essential to independent living
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of present environment
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Dementia
Definition
General term for decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life
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NAS
Definition
No added salt diet
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure--chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of the heart muscle
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Condition occurring when heart muscle is weakened--left ventricle enlarged and dialated
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection--infection in any part of the urinary system
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation--lifesaving technique when someones heart has stopped
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OT
Definition
Occupational therapy--treatment to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills of people with a physical, mental or cognitive disorder
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