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Kim Motsinger
Medical Terminolgy
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04/06/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A Hematologist focuses on the health and diseases of the blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A Pulmonologist is specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
A weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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LPE
Definition
Left Pleural Effusion
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Left Pleural Effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Can be one or both lungs, or only certain lobes
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Anemia
Definition
A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
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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 characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
An abbreviation for "ter in die" which in Latin means three times a day
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qhs
Definition
Quaque hora somni - every night at bedtime
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Fundoscopy Exam
Definition
A test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures. It is done as part of an eye examination and may be done as part of a routine physical examination.
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PO
Definition
By mouth, orally
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PRN
Definition
When necessary - from the Latin "pro re nata"
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of whole blood or a component such as packed red cells to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram - a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count - it is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
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