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Kaneesha Brooks
Medical Terminology
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02/10/2017

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Term
hematologist
Definition
Someone who specializes in the study of blood
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pulmonologist
Definition
a specialist in the study of pulmonology
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pulmonology
Definition
the study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
Term
cardioogist
Definition
specialist of the heart
Term
left pleural effusion
Definition
discharge of blood or lymph into the left pleura (sides of thoracic cavity)
Term
congestive heart failure
Definition
heart fails to provide enough circulation of blood in the tissue, unable to pump venous blood out
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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pedal edema
Definition
an abnormal excess of serious fluid in the foot
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every night at bedtime
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po
Definition
per os
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prn
Definition
as needed, as circumstances require
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fundoscopic
Definition
exam done by viewing the interior of the eye
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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RAP
Definition
right atrial pressure
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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psychotropic
Definition
acting on the mind
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