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Jessica Battle
Medical Terminology
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10/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
"A physician trained and experienced in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both."

-Stedman’s Medical Dictionary © Wolters Kluwer Health
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Cardiologist
Definition
"Physician specializing in cardiology."

- Stedman’s Medical Dictionary © Wolters Kluwer Health
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Diagnosis
Definition
"The determination of the nature of a disease, injury, or congenital defect."


- Stedman’s Medical Dictionary © Wolters Kluwer Health.
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edema
Definition
"An accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in cells or intercellular tissues." (swelling)

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- Stedman’s Medical Dictionary © Wolters Kluwer Health
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breathe
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ER (erbium)
Definition
"a chemical element, atomic number 68, atomic weight 167.26."

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tid
Definition
three times a day
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po
Definition
per os ---- by mouth
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qhs
Definition
every night at bed time
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prn
Definition
as needed
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fundoscopic
Definition
"

: of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye"

- Merriam Webster
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positive venous distention
Definition
"veins swell because there is a greater volume of blood moving through them than there should be."

-wise geek
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pleural effusion
Definition
"an exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity"

merriam-webster
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
mental state where one cannot think clearly
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RAP
Definition
quick sharp knock or blow
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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NAS
Definition
nasal
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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