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Joanna Storlie
Medical Terminology
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04/08/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
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edema
Definition
abnormal fluid build-up in the body tissues or body cavities causing swelling of the affected parts.
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anemia
Definition
condition in which the concentration of hemoglobin in the circulating blood is below normal.
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tid
Definition
use three times a day
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qhs
Definition
each night or at bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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pneumonia
Definition
acute infection of one or both lungs caused by bacterium.
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delirium
Definition
an altered mental state characterized by confusion, disorientation and disordered perceptions of sensory stimuli
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hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
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pulmonologist
Definition
a specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
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pleural effusion
Definition
an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural spaces of the lungs
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diagnosis
Definition
the identification of an illness or condition through evaluation and examination
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blood transfusion
Definition
the administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease
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dementia
Definition
An acquired and irreversible deterioration in intellectual function in aging adults
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloride
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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