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Julie McFadden
Medical Terminology
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02/08/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Pulmonary disease specialist who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels - the cardiovascular system.
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tid
Definition
Three times a day. Latin - ter in die
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qhs
Definition
Per JCAHO - nightly at bedtime to avoid misunderstanding of qh for every hour.
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prn
Definition
When necessary or as needed. Latin - pro re nata
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po
Definition
By mouth. Latin - per os
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C/O
Definition
Complaint of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
A condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces)
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Pedal
Definition
Pertaining to the foot or feet.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura. Commonly known as water on the lungs. It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia) and cough.
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram - the record produced as a tracing of the heart's electrical function.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Dementia
Definition
A loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with the normal activities of daily living, lasting more than 6 months, and not associated with loss or alteration of consciousness.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood.
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric acid - a normal constituent of gastric juice.
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