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Medical Terminology
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01/05/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A medical science that deals with the blood and blood- forming organs.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
an exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into the pleural cavity
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TID
Definition
Three times a day- used in writing prescriptions
Term
ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Delirium
Definition
a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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SOB
Definition
Short of breath
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored respiration
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OT
Definition
Occupational therapist; occupational therapy
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Cardiologist
Definition
the study of the heart and its action and diseases
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Fundoscopic
Definition
of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the Fundus of the eye
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Anemia
Definition
a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells in hemoglobin or in total volume
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Diagnosis
Definition
the art or act of identifying a disease from its sign and symtopm.
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Pneumonia
Definition
an acute disease that is marked by inflammation of lung tissue accompanied by infiltration
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Blood transfusion
Definition
a medical treatment in which someones blood is put into the body of another person
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NAS
Definition
No salt added
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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