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Zabrina Sandford
Medical Terminology
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02/13/2017

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Hermatologist
Definition
A specialist that cares for patients with disorder of the blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist that focuses on the health of the respiratory system
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor that focuses on treating and preventing disease of the heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
Process of determining by examination for illness or other problems of symptoms
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Edema
Definition
Medical term for swelling
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po
Definition

Abbreviation for by mouth

 

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qd
Definition
Abbreviation for once a day
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Pnuemonia
Definition
Infection or disease of the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
A condition where the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Medical treatment that replaces lost of blood through a injury,surgery, or a disease
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks for problems with electrical activity of the heart
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Mediastinal
Definition
The central compartment of thoracic cavity
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CPR
Definition
Emergency procedure where the heart and lungs are to work by compressing the chest overlaying the heart to force air into the lungs
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BP
Definition
Abbreviation for blood pressure
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P
Definition
Abbreviation for pulse
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tid
Definition
Prescription abbreviation for three times a day
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UTI
Definition
Infection of the urinary tract
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CERU
Definition
Medical term for wax
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PT
Definition
Abbreviation for physical therapy
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Chronic disease of the heart muscle
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