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Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
04/08/2016

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HEMATOLOGIST
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in Hematology- the study of blood.
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CARDIOLOGIST
Definition
A physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease and disorders.
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PULMONOLOGIST
Definition
Physician skilled in Pulmonology- branch of medicine that deals with disease of the respiratory system.
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DIAGNOSIS
Definition
Determination of the nature of a cause of a disease.
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EDEMA
Definition
A condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells.
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TID
Definition
To take 3 times per day
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PLEURAL EFFUSION
Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space ( between the 2 layers of the pleura) AKA water in the lungs.
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PNEUMONIA
Definition
An infection of the lung can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infection.
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ANEMIA
Definition
A condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to tissues. Not a disease but rather a symptom.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram- the record produced by electrocardiography, a tracing representing the hearts electrical action derived by the heart beating.
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviation - Complete blood count
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DELIRIUM
Definition
Is a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation - Congestive Heart Failure
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ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Definition
A disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia , which compromises the hearts ability to efficiently pump blood. Causing heart failure.
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CERUMEN
Definition
A waxy secretion of the glands of the external acoustic meatus. AKA ear wax
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Breathlessness, shortness of breath , or labored/difficult breathing
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GI
Definition
Abbreviation- Gastrointestinal- Pertaining to the stomach and the intestine.
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BILATERAL
Definition
Having 2 sides, or pertaining to both sides.
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MEDIASTINAL
Definition
Pertaining to mediastinum- the median partition of the thoracic cavity.
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FEVER
Definition
Abnormally high body tempature.
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