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11/13/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Physician trained and experienced in the study of blood, and bone marrow and the treatment of such diseases
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician skilled in the conditions and diseases of the lungs
Term
diagnosis
Definition
The process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through patient history, examination and laboratory data review
Term
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
Condition of abnormally large fluid in the circulatory system
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
Definition
from Latin: quaque hora somni
every bedtime
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
Process of transferring of blood or blood components from one person into another person
Term
delirium
Definition
A sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes of brain function, sometimes associated with hallucinations and hyperactivity, during which the patient is inaccessible to normal contact
Term
Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity
Term
ADLs - Abbreviation
Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG-Electrocardiogram
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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RAP - Abbreviation
Definition
Rapid Assessment Procedure
Term
CHF - Abbreviation
Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath, a subjective difficulty or sistress in breathing, usually associated with disease of the heart or lungs - occurs normally during intense physical exertion or at high altitude
Term
PA - Abbreviation 3 words
Definition
Physician Assistant
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Pulmonary Artery
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NAS - Abbreviation
Definition
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