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Amber Backstrom
Medical Terminology
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10/05/2016

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hematologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of tissues
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
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Anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood resulting in weakness
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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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EKG
Definition
a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity in the heart
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CBC
Definition
a blood test used to evaluate your health and detect a wide range of disorders
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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Dementia
Definition
a progressive condition marked by development of multiple cognitive defects
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urinary analysis
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someones breathing or heartbeat has stopped
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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Dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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Cerumen
Definition
earwax
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p.r.n.
Definition
abbreviation meaning when nescessary
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V. O.
Definition
abbreviation for vocal order
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vertigo
Definition
sensation of spining
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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CHF
Definition
heart failure in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood
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