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Amy Cain
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/hematologist
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulmonologist
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the heart.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cardiologist
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Diagnosis
Definition
the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or somethinga statement or conclusion that describes the reason for a disease, illness, or problem
http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/diagnosis
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/pleural+effusion
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemia
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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edema
Definition
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/edema
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C/O
Definition
complaint of.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/c%2fo
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SOB
Definition
abbreviation for short of breath.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/SOB
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/tid
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth; orally
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/po
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fundoscopic
Definition
of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/funduscopic
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pneumonia
Definition
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections. These include bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Pneumonia
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) into the bloodstream of another person (the recipient).
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2491
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram the record produced by electrocardiography; a tracing representing the heart's electrical action derived by amplification of the minutely small electrical impulses normally generated by the heart.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/EKG
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CBC
Definition
A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count, a set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9982
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
A sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function, sometimes associated with hallucinations and hyperactivity, during which the patient is inaccessible to normal contact.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=23364
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RAP
Definition
Abbreviation for:
rapid assessment procedure
Term
Dementia
Definition
loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Dementia
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disease or disorder of the heart muscle, especially of unknown or obscure cause
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Ischemic+cardiomyopathy
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid
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VO
Definition
vocal order
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DYSPNEA
Definition
breathlessness or shorthess of breath; labored or difficult breathing.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/dyspnea
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GI
Definition
commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=18594
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urinary analysis
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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PA
Definition
pulmonary artery
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Lateral
Definition
to the side furthest away from the body
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bilateral
Definition
having to sides. relating to the both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
of or pertaining to the mediastinum.
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mediastinal
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mediastinum
Definition
1. a median septum or partition.
2. the mass of tissues and organs separating the sternum in front and the vertebral column behind, containing the heart and its large vessels, trachea, esophagus, thymus, lymph nodes, and other structures and tissues. It is divided into anterior, middle, posterior, and superior regions
http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mediastinum
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