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Lauren Lindley
Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood.

Hemat/o--blood
ologist--specialist
Term
tid (T.I.D.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Latin for "ter in die" which means three times a day. Usually seen on a prescription.
Term
qhs (Q.H.S.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Latin for "quaque hora somni" which means at every bedtime.
Term
CBC (C.B.C.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Complete Blood Count.
Term
Dementia
Definition
Deterioration of intellectual faculties, such as memory, concentration, and judgment, resulting from an organic disease or a disorder of the brain. It is sometimes accompanied by emotional disturbance and personality changes.
Term
CHF (C.H.F.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Congestive Heart Failure.
Term
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of the heart muscle (myocardium), in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged, thickened, and/or stiffened. The weakened heart muscle loses the ability to pump blood effectively, resulting in irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and possibly even heart failure.
cardio--cardiovascular (heart)
myo--used in biology to denote muscle
pathy--disease
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath.
Dys-bad/painful/difficult
pnea--respiration/breathing
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist in conditions and diseases affecting the lungs.
pulmon-lung
ologist-specialist
Term
Edema
Definition
An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissue spaces, cavities, or joint capsules of the body, causing swelling of the area.
Term
prn (P.R.N.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Latin for pro re nata which means as needed.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a bacterium, virus, or other infectious agent.
pneum/o--lung
ia--condition
Term
Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
Term
sob (S.O.B.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Shortness Of Breath.
Term
bm (B.M.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Bowel Movement.
Term
Vertigo
Definition
A sensation of dizziness.
Term
Tympanic
Definition
Pertaining to the middle ear.
Tympan--middle ear (tympanium)
ic--pertaining to
Term
GI (G.I.)
Definition
Abbreviation. GastroIntestinal. Pertaining to the stomach and intestines.
Term
UTI (U.T.I.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Urinary Tract Infection.
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OT (O.T.)
Definition
Abbreviation. Occupational Therapy. Therapy pertaining to the skills a person needs to live independently and carry on a desired lifestyle
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