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Sherrie Serna
Medical Terminology
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07/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A blood specialist
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Cardiologist
Definition
A heart specialist
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty in breathing
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PRN
Definition
Used on prescriptions and means "as needed"
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Pleural
Definition
Refers to the pleura or membrane that enfolds the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
A condition of reduced oxygen to the blood
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Edema
Definition
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person to another
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Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensit
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Dementia
Definition
A loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood
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Cerumen
Definition
Ear wax
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Bilateral
Definition
Relating to, or having, two sides.
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Mediastinal
Definition
Pertaining to a median septum or space between two parts of the body
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy tube
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UTI
Definition
Acronym for Urinary Tract Infection
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CBC
Definition
Acronym for Complete Blood Count
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Diagnosis
Definition
A concise technical description of the cause, nature, or manifestations of a condition, situation, or problem
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Lateral
Definition
Denoting a position farther from the median plane or midline of the body or a structure
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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