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Shannon Marie McCarthy
Medical Terminology
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07/09/2016

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Term
Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
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edema
Definition
Swelling
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complete blood count (CBC)
Definition
Panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for anemias, infections, and other diseases
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PA
Definition
Posteroanterior
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Lateral
Definition
Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid around the lungs
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PO (per os)
Definition
By mouth
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QHS
Definition
At every bedtime
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determination of the nature of a cause of a disease
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TID (Ter in die)
Definition
Latin term which means three times a day
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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EKG (Electrocardiogram)
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. May also be called a "ECG"
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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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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation-An emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
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BP
Definition
Blood pressure
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T
Definition
Temperature
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