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Angela.Porter
Jane Dare
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Medical
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01/07/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the blood and bone marrow.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the heart.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the respiratory system.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
Edema
Definition
An excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue spaces or a body cavity.
Term
Fundoscopic exam
Definition
An eye examination.
Term
Anemia
Definition
A reduction in the hemoglobin of red blood cells with consequent deficiency of oxygen in the blood, leading to weakness and pallor.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a bacterium, virus, or other infectious agent.
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
The introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery.
Term
EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
Term
Delerium
Definition
A temporary state of mental confusion
Term
Dementia
Definition
Loss of cognitive abilities, including memory, concentration, communication, planning, and abstract thinking
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a disease caused by myocardial hypoxia which compromises the hearts ability to efficienntly pump blood
Term
VO
Definition
Vocal order
Term
Fever
Definition
Abnormally high body temperature
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty in breathin, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath
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