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Jessica Hyder
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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Anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
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Pheumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. An EKG shows the heart's electrical activity as line tracings on paper.
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CBC
Definition
A complete blood count (CBC) is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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Hydroactive
Definition
Wafer-type dressings that contain hydroactive particles which, when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed. They can be self-adhering with a surface that repells water, bacteria and other outside contaminants.
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CPR
Definition
It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. This may happen after an electric shock, heart attack, or drowning.
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DYSPNEA
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
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NAS
Definition
No abnormalities seen.
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure.
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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Cardiologist
Definition
the branch of medicine that deals with diseases and abnormalities of the heart.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
a term used to refer to examination of the interior of the eyeball using an instrument called an ophthalmoscope
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SOB
Definition
Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness of breath.
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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 and speech.
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Edema
Definition
means swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body.
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