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Sarah Kuck
Medical Terminology
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11/12/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
One who studies blood
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
One who studies the heart
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
One who studies the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs
Term
Edema
Definition
Abnormal build up of fluid in connective tissue
Term
Pleural effusion
Definition
an exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Inflamation of lung tissue
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Anemia
Definition
The blood is deficient in red blood cells
, hemoglobin or in total protein.
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
Dementia
Definition
A progressive condition marked by deteriorated cognitive functioning
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Ischemic
Definition
Lack of vitality
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Any structural or functional disease of the heart muscle
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored respiration
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Osteochondritis
Definition
Inflammation of bone and cartilege
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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ML
Definition
Millileter
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