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Katelyn Morrison
Medical Terminology
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08/20/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
physician specializing in hematology
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pulmonologist
Definition
medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases
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cardiologist
Definition
physician skilled in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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pleural effusion
Definition
presence of fluid in pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation of exudation from the pleural surfaces
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tid
Definition
three times daily
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qhs
Definition
every hour
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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edema
Definition
abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities; most cases present in subcutaneous tissue
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
complaining of
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activity 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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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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VO
Definition
verbal or voice order
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
A group of Diseases in which the dominant feature is the involvement of the Cardiac Muscle itself. Cardiomyopathies are classified according to their predominant pathophysiological features or their etiological/pathological factors
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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