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Sidneysha Terrell
Medical Terminology
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07/05/2016

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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides affecting both sides:
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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow.
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between body's cells.
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po
Definition
[Per os] by mouth, the is , orally
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Prn
Definition
[pro]when necessary or , as needed
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fundoscopic
Definition
: of, done by, or obtained by opthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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qhs
Definition
every night at bedtime-used in writing prescriptions
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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diurese
Definition
increased excretion of urine
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adl
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
mental state where you are confused and are unable to think or speak clearly
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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 breath
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loa
Definition
leave of absence
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g-tube
Definition
gastrostomy tube (feeding tube)
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mediastinal
Definition
referring to the mediastinum
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cer
Definition
prefix meaning wax
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vo
Definition
vocal order
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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