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Nakia Wilcher
Medical Terminology
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11/16/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
The determination of the nature of a disease, injury, or congenital defect.
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Hemetologist
Definition
Medical Science that deals with blood- forming organs.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist in anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs.
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cardiologist
Definition
Study of the heart and it's action and disease.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Excess fluid in connective tissue or serious cavity.
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TID
Definition
Three times a day; used when writing prescriptions
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QHS
Definition
Everynight at bedtime
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RAP
Definition
Preperation
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RAP
Definition
Preperation
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Ophthalmic examination of the fundus of the eye
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Fluid from the blood or lymph into the pleural cavity.
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Pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lung tissue causing difficulty in breathing, fatigue, and chest pain.
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Anemia
Definition
Condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
When someone else's blood is put into someone else's body
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiograph that tracks your vitals
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ALD
Definition
Adrenoleukodystrophy
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Delerium
Definition
Mental disturbance characterized by disordered speech, confusion, and hallucinations.
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