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Rosario Peralta
Medical Terminology
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04/12/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs with congestion
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SOB
Definition
Medical Abbreviation for shortness of breath
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EKG
Definition
Medical abbreviation for electrocardiogram.It is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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Dementia
Definition
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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CHF
Definition
Medical Abbreviation for Congestive Heart Failure
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fundoscopic
Definition
The act of examining the fundus of the eye
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
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CBC
Definition
Medical Abbreviation for complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Abbreviation for activities of daily living
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Urinalysis
Definition
It is a test that evaluates a sample of your urine
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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RAP
Definition
Abbreviation for: rapid assessment procedure
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NAS
Definition
Abbreviation for no added salt
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BM
Definition
Abbreviation for bowel movement
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle
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psychotropic
Definition
relating to or denoting drugs that affect a person's mental state
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DYSPNEA
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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GI
Definition
Medical Abbreviation for gastrointestinal
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