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Lacie Daehler
Medical Terminology
20
Medical
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07/06/2016

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Term
pulmonologist
Definition
physician specialized in knowing about the lungs.
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hematologist
Definition
physician specialized in knowing about blood, bone marrow, treatment for diseases, or both.
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cardiologist
Definition
heart doctor
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diagnosis
Definition
abbreviated as Dx also means determining which disease or conditions explains symptoms
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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C/o
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid in certain tissues
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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ekg
Definition
electrocardiogram (checks electrical activity in heart)
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal
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VO
Definition
vocal order
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ml
Definition
milliliter
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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dementia
Definition
decline in mental ability
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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