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Patricia Tourangeau
Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in the science or study of blood.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
MD who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases.mn
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD whos specializes in the study and treatment of heart diseases.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by fluid retention
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PRN
Definition
use as needed, or when necessary
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PO
Definition
by mouth, orally
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
An accumulation of fluid between the layers of the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection that causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill with fluid
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of red blood cells
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
A complete blood count to evaluate your overall health
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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UA
Definition
urinalysis unstable angina
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract infection
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders
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PT
Definition
Patient
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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