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Monique Clemons
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specialize in the field of blood cells and blood form organs
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specialize in the field of cardiology(Heart)
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specialize in the field of respiratory system (Lungs)
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determination of the nature of a cause of a disease or condition
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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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PRN
Definition
Pro Re Nata (As needed)
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram-Evaluation of electrical impulses generated by the heart
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Dementia
Definition
A loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly
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TID
Definition
3 Times Daily
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count(Blood Test)
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Dr.Archibald
Definition
Hematologist
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Dr.Graham
Definition
Cardiologist
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Dr.Clark
Definition
Pulmonologist
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which there is reduce delivery of oxygen to the tissue
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
A procedure in which blood is given through an IV line in one blood vessel
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