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Marie Malloy
medical terminology
23
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08/13/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
Term
Hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
the act/process of identifying the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of the patient
Term
edema
Definition
swelling
Term
qhs
Definition
every night
Term
po
Definition
by mouth
Term
pneumonia
Definition
a lung infection
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
dementia
Definition
A decline in mental ability (memory, thinking skills) severe enough to affect the ability to perform everyday activities
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
PT
Definition
physical therapy
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tid
Definition
three times daily
Term
prn
Definition
as needed
Term
IM
Definition
intramuscular
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult/labored breathing
Term
ml
Definition
milliliter
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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LOA
Definition
leave of absence
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T
Definition
temperature
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