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Annemarie Walmsley
Medical Terminology
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10/08/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart.
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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Fundoscopic
Definition
the act of examining the funds of the eye
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Pleural effusion
Definition
is a condition in which excess fluids build around the lung
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Anemia
Definition
condition in which blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells
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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 electrical activity of your heart
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Dementia
Definition
short term memory loss, forgetful
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
type of cardiomyopathy caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries
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Fever
Definition
a temporary increase in average body temperature of 98.6
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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LOA
Definition
leave of absence
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Hydroactive
Definition
activated by water
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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T
Definition
temperature
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P
Definition
pulse
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R
Definition
respirations
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