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Lisa Dody
Medical Terminology
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07/09/2016

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arthrodesis
Definition
fuses bones across joint space in degenerated, unstable joint
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arthrocentesis
Definition
puncture of joint space with needle and withdrawal of fluid
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs with congestion
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of the hemoglobin often with low red blood cells
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid around the lungs
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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dementia
Definition
impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality due to damage to neurons in brain
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
any disease of the heart muscle
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psychotropic
Definition
drug used as a tranquilizer, sedative or antidepressant
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary recuscitation
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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cerumen
Definition
earwax
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ischaemia
Definition
local deficiency of blood supply produced by vasoconstriction or local obstacles to the arterial flow
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vertigo
Definition
dizzying sensation of tilting when in stable environment
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delirium
Definition
temporary disorder of the mental faculties, as in fevers, disturbances of consciousness, or intoxication
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diuresis
Definition
increased discharge of urine
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fundoscopic
Definition
inspection and evaluation of the eye
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