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Jessica Fetherson
Medical Terminology
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04/04/2016

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Hematology
Definition
Study of blood
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Pulmonology
Definition
Study of lungs
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Cardiology
Definition
Study of heart/ blood vessels
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Diagnose
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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prn
Definition
as needed
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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po
Definition
by mouth
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought an speech
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowl movement
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PT
Definition
Physical therapy
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VO
Definition
verbal order
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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