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Loida Santiago
Medical Terminology
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02/08/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The physician who specializes in the branch of medicine that includes blood cells, blood-clotting mechanisms, bone marrow, and lymph nodes. Pg.270.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in treatment of disorders of respiratory systems. Pg.176.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the visceral and parietal pleura. pg.178.
Term
Anemia
Definition
Anemia is a deficiency of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood. It is not a disease but a symptom of other illnesses. Pg. 268.
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
An ophthalmic exam of the fundus of the eye
Term
CBC
Definition
Series of tests that includes hemoglobin; hematocrit; red and white
blood cell counts, platelet count; and differential (diff) count; also called
hemogram
CBC is a broad screening test for anemias, coagulation disorders, and
infections. Pg. 634.
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of Daily Living. Pg. 634.
Term
Dementia
Definition
A broad term that refers to cognitive deficit, including memory impairment. Pg. 515.
Term
RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol according to Jane Dare's chart.
Term
Transfusion
Definition
Infusion of blood or blood products from one person (donor) to another
person (recipient).
Transfusion is usually preformed as a life-saving maneuver when there is
serious blood loss or for treatment of severe anemias. Pg. 279
Term
Edema
Definition
An abnormal accumulation of fluids in the intercellular spaces of the body. Pg. 273.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Any inflammatory disease of the lungs. Pg. 179.
Term
Antibiotics
Definition
Medicine used to destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria by disrupting their membranes or one or more of their metabolic processes. Pg. 192.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiography
Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day.
Term
Sacral
Definition
Refers to the area of vertebrae known as sacrum. Pg. 209.
Term
CNS
Definition
An abbreviation for central nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord. Pg.498.
Term
SOB
Definition
An abbreviation for shortness of breath. Pg.638.
Term
Depression
Definition
A mood disorder associated with sadness, despair, discouragement, and feelings of low self-esteem, guilt, and withdrawal. Pg.514.
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