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Kristen Carlson
Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Doctor who studies blood conditions and diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Doctor who deals with lung conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who studies heart conditions and diesases
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid
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prn
Definition
As needed
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pleural effusion
Definition
Excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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anemia
Definition
A decrease in the amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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RAP
Definition
Right Atrial Pressure
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NAS
Definition
No salt added
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urine Analysis
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