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Alexandria Zegunis
Medical Terminology
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01/03/2017

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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment in pulmonary(lung) conditions and diseases.
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Edema
Definition
s swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. Commonly noticed in hands, feet, ankles, arms, and legs.
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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Anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
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CBC
Definition
is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.Oct 18, 2016
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ekg
Definition
electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living. Such as bathing ourselves, eating, dressing, working, etc.
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy. the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is a narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.
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prn
Definition
"as needed" or "as the situation arises."
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Difficulty Breathing
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GI
Definition
Means Gastrointestinal.Relating to the stomach and the intestines.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection. is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
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CPR
Definition
s an emergency procedure that combines chest compression often with artificial ventilation in an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
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Temperature
Definition
Normal body temperature can range from 97.8° F (36.5°C) to 99°F (37.2°C) for a healthy adult. A person's body temperature can be taken in any of the following ways:
-orally
-rectally
-Arm pit (axillary)
-By ear
-By skin
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Blood Pressure
Definition
is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls during contraction and relaxation of the heart. Each time the heart beats, it pumps blood into the arteries, resulting in the highest blood pressure as the heart contracts. When the heart relaxes, the blood pressure falls.
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Pulse
Definition
is a measurement of the heart rate, or the number of times the heart beats per minute. As the heart pushes blood through the arteries, the arteries expand and contract with the flow of the blood. Taking a pulse not only measures the heart rate, but also can indicate the following:
Heart rhythm and Strength of the pulse. The normal is 60-90 bpm.
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Respiration
Definition
is the number of breaths a person takes per minute. Normal is 12-16 breaths per minute.
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bilateral
Definition
Means both sides.
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