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01/05/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology
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Pulmonologist
Definition
an individual skilled in pulmonology
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Cardiologist
Definition
physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
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ER C/O
Definition
Emergency Room
Complaining Of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
nightly "at bedtime"
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prn
Definition
is terms of medicine this would mean to use as needed.
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fundoscopic exam
Definition
studying the interior of the eyeball through the pupil
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pleural effusion
Definition
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space. It is commonly known as "water on the lungs."
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, used to study and record the electrical activity of the heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that hits quickly and fluctuates intensity
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease or disorder of the heart muscle
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Shortness of breath
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mediastinal
Definition
of or pertaining to the mediastinum
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Pulmonology
Definition
Branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the respiratory system
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mediastinum
Definition
a median septum or partition.
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Hematology
Definition
branch of medical science dealing with the blood and blood-forming tissues, including morphology, physiology, and pathology
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