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Mylissa Reynolds-Marlow
Medical Terminology
20
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Not Applicable
10/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A person skilled in the study of blood, bone marrow, and associated diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A person skilled in the study of the heart and associated diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A person skilled in the study of the lungs and respiratory system
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Diagnosis
Definition
Description of a condition or problem or cause of a health issue
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection of lungs
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Anemia
Definition
Reduced oxygen being received to the tissues
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Process of giving blood to replace blood loss
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EKG
Definition
Record of heart activity
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Life
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Delirium
Definition
quickly developed mental confusion that fluctuates in intensity
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Dementia
Definition
Loss of mental abilities of ADL not associated with loss of consciousness or birth defect.
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NAS
Definition
Nasal
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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Dyspnea
Definition
Breathlessness or short of breath
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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