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Kiyonda Bennett
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017

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Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day
Term
qhs
Definition
Nightly at bedtime
Term
prn
Definition
As Needed
Term
po
Definition
By Mouth
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of Daily Life
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapist
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breathe
Term
Anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, results are weariness
Term
Dementia
Definition
chronic disorder of the mental processes by brain disease or injury.Effects memory, personality, and impaired reasoning.
Term

G-Tube or Gastrostomy Tube

Definition
A tube inserted throught the abdomen to administer food or meds.
Term
Edema
Definition
a condition where there is excess of watery fluid collecting in cavities or tissues of the body
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor that specializes in the Heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of a illness or problem, by the symptoms
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to two sides
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Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to the side
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