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Andre Bennett
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016

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Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Medical specialist that deals with diseases working with the respritory track
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor with special training skills in finding,treating and preventing diseases with the heart and blood vessels.
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Edema
Definition
a condition in which excess water fluid is collecting in the cavities or tissue of the body
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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tid
Definition

"ter in die"(latin) translates to

three times daily in english

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qhs
Definition
four times a day or at bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
means by mouth or orally
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the fundus part of the eye
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infections in which air sacs become contaminated with pus.
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells
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Dementia
Definition
A mental disorder caused by brain disease and causes personality changes,memory disorders and impaired reasoning.
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Lateral
Definition
pertaining to one side of the body
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Dyspnea
Definition
breathing difficulties
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection is an infection in your system such as bladder,ureters or kidneys.
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Bilateral
Definition
pertaining to both sides of the body
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Hematologist
Definition
Studies blood related diseases
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