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Murisa Zekic
Medical Terminology
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10/05/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space, an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity
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Anemia
Definition
The condition of having a lower- than normal number of red blood celis
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CBC
Definition
A complete Blood count CBC is a Blood test used to evaluate your overall health
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Dementia
Definition
Loss of memory, judgment, language
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Is a condition where the heart muscle is abnormal
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HCL
Definition
A normal constituent of gastric juice in humans  and other animals
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Musculature
Definition
The muscular system of the body or of its part
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides: affecting both sides
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Mediastinum
Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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NAS Diet
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Abbreviation for bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Vertigo
Definition
Disturbance in either the balance organs of the inner ear, or parts of the brain or sensory nerve pathways
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Cerumen
Definition
Is the medical term for ear wax
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Dyspnea
Definition
Breathlessness or shortness of breath
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine
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UTI
Definition
A urinary tract infection
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