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Lauren Bunce
Medical Terminology
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01/07/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A person who studies blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
A person who studies the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A person who studies the lungs
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edema
Definition
swelling
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fundoscopic
Definition
Instrument to see inside the back of the eye
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Lateral
Definition
Away from the center of the body
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Bilateral
Definition
Both sides of the body
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
orally or by mouth
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs frequently caused by infection
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anemia
Definition
reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues
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blood transfusion
Definition
transfer of blood or blood components from one person to another
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram - test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count - blood test used to evaluate your overall health
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
sudden state of confusion and rapid changes in brain function
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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dementia
Definition
a group of symptoms caused by the permanent damage or death of the brain's nerve cells
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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