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04/08/2016

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Term
Diagnosis
Definition
identification of illness by examination
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Hematologist
Definition
Specialized physician that treats disorders of the blood
Term
Edema
Definition
Excessive water in body tissue
Term
blood transfusion
Definition
Transferring blood from one person to another person
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
physician specialized in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of the lungs caused by bacterial or viral infection
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Delirium
Definition
Mentally confused due to fever or other illness
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Anemia
Definition
lack of red blood cells
Term
dementia
Definition
brain illness, unable to think clearly
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Bilateral
Definition
Affecting both sides
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
heart failure
Term
Fever
Definition
Body temperature above normal
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Dischange
Definition
can or must leave
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ML
Definition
Milliliter
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ambulate
Definition
to move
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Hydro-active
Definition
dressing
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Effusion
Definition
escape of fluid from the blood vessel
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