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Morgan Ritter
Medical Terminology
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07/09/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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Edema
Definition
excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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Fundoscopic
Definition
doctor's routine examination of the eye
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
collection of fluid next to the lung (water on the lungs)
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened - left ventricle is usually enlarged and dilated
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VO
Definition
verbal order
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloride
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Hematologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the science and studies of blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the lungs and respiratory tract
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the heart and blood vessels
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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