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Lilly Morrison
Medical Termonology
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08/17/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
The branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease related to blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A disease specialist.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of an illness or other problem by looking at symptoms.
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding tissues.
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Anemia
Definition
A deficiency in red blood cells or of hemoglobin resulting in pallor and weariness.
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Fundoscopic exam
Definition
Examination of the eye.
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Pneumonia
Definition
A lung information caused by bacterial or viral infection, causing the air sacs to fill with pus and potentially become solid.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Transferring blood from one persons veins to another's.
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.
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Dementia
Definition
A brain disease marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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Dietitian
Definition
An expert on diet and nutrition.
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A chronic disease of the heart muscle.
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Psychotropic
Definition
A drug that affect a person mental state.
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Vertigo
Definition
A disease affecting the inner ear causing imbalance and whirling sensation.
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Ulcer
Definition
An open sore on an internal surface of the body.
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Lacerations
Definition
A deep cut or tear in the skin or flesh.
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CPR
Definition
A lifesaving procedure done when someone breathing or heartbeat stops.
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Bilateral
Definition
Relation to two sides.
Term
Delirium
Definition
Acutely disturbed state of mind the occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders.
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Pleural effusions
Definition
Excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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