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Amanda Abrahamson
Medical Terminology
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11/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist that deals with the blood, and blood forming organs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
Specialist that deals with the heart, and diseases that affect the heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
The act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
Term
Edema
Definition
An abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in connective tissue or the serous cavity
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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QHS
Definition
Every night at bedtime, used in writing prescriptions
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PRN
Definition
As needed; as circumstances require
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PO
Definition
By mouth; orally
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Funduscopic
Definition
Done by, or obtained by opthalmoscopic exam of the funds of the eye
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
An exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into the pleural cavity
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Pneumonia
Definition
A serious disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breath
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which a person has fewer red blood cells than normal, and feels very weak and tired
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Delirium
Definition
A mental state in which you are confused and not able to think or speak clearly usually because of fever or other illness
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Dementia
Definition
A mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly or understand what is real and what is not real
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Short of breath
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Difficult or labored respiration
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