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Stephanie Koupelis
Medical Terminology
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01/05/2017

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Edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body tissues or in the body cavities causing swelling.
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Pneumonia
Definition
A lung inflammation with congestion caused by bacterial or viral infection.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram or Electrocardiograph
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of a disease or other problem by means of its symptoms. A formal determining description.
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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the branch of medicine that focuses on diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the treatment of serious chronic lung diseases.
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Delirium
Definition
An abrupt change in the brain which causes a state of mental confusion.
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Sputum
Definition
A mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract.
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in the heart.
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Anemia
Definition
Deficiency of hemoglobin.
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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