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Julie Alzohlof
Medical Termonology
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07/05/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The science/study of blood (blood-forming organs and blood diseases.)
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialty of lung
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Cardiologist
Definition
The diagnosing and treating of diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels
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Edema
Definition
a condition where an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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pleuraleffusion
Definition
abnormal amount of fluid around the lung
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pneumonia
Definition
an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
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anemia
Definition
when blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
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Dementia
Definition
a term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life
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delirium
Definition
or acute confusional state
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of heart muscle
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CERUMEN
Definition
Ear Wax
Term
DYSPNEA
Definition
Difficulty breathing
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Hydroactive
Definition
Water proof
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bilateral
Definition
involving or effecting two sides
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Lateral
Definition
of, at, from side to side
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mediastinal
Definition
Area that seperates the lungs
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