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| is a specialist in the science or study of blood, blood forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and sickle-cell anemia |
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| are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels. |
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| is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. |
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| the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms |
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| a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues |
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| is excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. |
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| lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. |
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| a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood. |
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| the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another |
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| are routine activities that people tend do every day without needing assistance |
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| 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. |
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| 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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| Quick head-to-toe physical examination of an unresponsive pre-hospital medical patient to discover signs of disease or injury before transport. |
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| 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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| is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. |
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| abbreviation for bowel movement |
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| is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. |
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