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Alicia Evans
Medical Terminology
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11/09/2016
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TID
 Definition
three times a day
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QHS
 Definition
four times each day
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EDEMA
 Definition
Swelling
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Hematologist
 Definition
A Physician skilled in blood disorders
Term
Pulmonologist
 Definition
Respiratory Physician
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Diagnosis (Dx)
 Definition
The nature of a disease
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SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
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C/O
 Definition
Complains of
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PRN
 Definition
When necessary
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Fundoscopic
 Definition
Ophthalmologist routine examination of the eye
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Pleural Effusion
 Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid around the lung
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ER
 Definition
Emergency Room
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Blood Transfusion
 Definition
The transfer of blood from one person (the donor) into the bloodstream of another person (the recipient)
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EKG or ECG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
A complete blood count work up to detect wide range of disorders
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ADLs
 Definition
Activity of daily living
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DELIRIUM
 Definition
A sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function.
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ANEMIA
 Definition
A condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
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Cardiologist
 Definition
Physician who studies the heart
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DEMENTIA
 Definition
A decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life
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