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Jul Robinson
Course Project
29
Medical
Not Applicable
05/15/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Hema/o- Blood
Ologist- Specialist
-A specialist who focuses on the lungs
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Pulmon- Lungs
Ologist- Specialist
-A specialist who focuses on the lungs
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Cardio- Heart
Ologist- Specialist
- A specialist who focuses on the heart
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
Osis- Abnormal Condition
-Identifying an abnormal condition
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
edema
Definition
Swelling
Term
tid
Definition
Three Times A Day
Term
qhs
Definition
Every night at Bedtime
Term
prn
Definition
As Needed
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
Fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity
Term
pneumonia
Definition
A disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe
Term
anemia
Definition
Emia- Blood Condition
-A blood condition caused by a decrease in blood cells
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
A medical treatment in which someone's blood is put into the body of another person
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
-A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
Term
delirium
Definition
-A mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
Term
Dementia
Definition
A progressive condition: (Alzheimer's disease) memory impairment, aphasia, and inability to plan and initiate complex behavior
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
Ischemia- An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body
Cardio-Heart
Pathy-Disease
-Inadequate blood supply to the heart
Term
DYSPNEA
Definition
Difficulty Breathing (SOB)
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
A water based wound dressing
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational Therapist
Term
Mediastinal
Definition
The space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the tissues and organs of the chest except the lungs
Term
NAS Diet
Definition
No Added Salt Diet
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
N/G
Definition
Nasogastric Tube
-A tube used for feeding or suctioning stomach contents; inserted through the nose
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