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Alisha Flemal
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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tid
Definition
three times a day
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po
Definition
by mouth
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prn
Definition
as needed
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pt
Definition
patient
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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BP
Definition
Blood pressure
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P
Definition
Pulse
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides; affecting two sides
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Lateral
Definition
of, at, toward, or from side to sides
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ml
Definition
milliliter
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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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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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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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram; is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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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.
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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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Pleural effusion
Definition
An accumulation of fluid between the layers of the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity.
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Fundoscopic exam
Definition
A routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye, not just the ophthalmologist's
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