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A disease of the lungs characterized especially by inflammation and consolidation of lung tissue followed by resolution and by fever,chills,cough,and difficulty in breathing and that is caused especially by infection.
pneum/o-lung
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| The condition of having a lower -than- normal number of red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin. |
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| A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders,personality changes,and impaired reasoning. |
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A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood.
Hemat/o-blood
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| The definition of edema is observable swelling from fluid accumulation in body tissues. |
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| The transfer of blood or blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person. |
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| A mental disturbance characterized by confusion,disordered speech,and hallucinations. |
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Difficulty in breathing,often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath.
Dys-bad/painful/difficult
pnea-respiration/breathing |
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Specialist in conditions and diseases affecting the lungs.
Pulmon-lung
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Cardiomyopathy is a chronic disease of heart muscle(myocardium),in which the muscle is abnormally enlarged,thickened,and/or stiffened.
The weakened heart muscle loses the ability to pump blood effectively,resulting in irregular heartbeats(arrhythmias)and possibly even heart failure.
Cardio-cardiovascular(heart)
myo-muscle
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Abbreviation.Latin for "ter in die"
which means three times a day.
Usually seen on a prescription. |
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| Abbreviation.Latin for"quaque hora somni" which means at every bedtime. |
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| Abbreviation.Shortness Of Breath. |
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| Abbreviation.Latin for "per os" which means by mouth,orally. |
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| Abbreviation.Latin for pro re nata which means as needed. |
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Abbreviation. An electrocardiogram
Test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart. |
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| Abbreviation. Complete Blood Count. |
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Abbreviation. Gastrointestinal.
Pertaining to the stomach and intestines. |
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| Abbreviation. Congestive Heart Failure. |
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| Abbreviation. Urinary Tract Infection. |
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