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Yesenia Martinez
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08/14/2016

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pleural effusion
Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid around the lung.
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Hermatologist
Definition
A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels—the cardiovascular system
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A Pulmonologist,or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation—compare coronary failure.
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( lobar pneumonia ).
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Severe Anemia
Definition
Anemia occurs when you have a level of red blood cells (RBCs) in your blood that is lower than normal.
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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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Edema
Definition
is swelling caused by fluid retention.
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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QHS (medication)
Definition
every bedtime
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Fundoscopy
Definition
of,done by or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram /Electrocardiograph
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
a mental disturbance characterized by confusion,disordered speech,and hallucinations.
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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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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt Diet
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