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Kristen L. Saunders-Denton
Medical Terminology
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10/07/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
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Pulmonologist
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A physician who specializes in diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the structure and function and disorders of the heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature and cause of an illness by studying the symptoms
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
The inability of the heart to pump enough blood to avoid congestion in the tissues
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Pleural Cavity
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The cavity un the thorax that contains the lungs and heart
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complaining of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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TID
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Three times a day
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QHS
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Every night;every hours of sleep
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PRN
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As needed
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PO
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By mouth
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O2
Definition
Oxygen
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Benign
Definition
Not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive(especially of a tumor)
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Pneumonia
Definition
Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma(excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses, bacteria, or irrants
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery, to bring RBC count to normal levels
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Delirium
Definition
A usually brief stat of violent mental agitation and mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations
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CBC
Definition
A lab test usually performed to count the number of WBC's, RBC's, and the number of platelets in 1cm of blood
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PERL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light
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