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Ariella Anderson
Medical Terminology
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01/04/2017

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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart doctor
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of an illness or problem by a patient exam
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Edema
Definition
swelling
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Hematologist
Definition
blood doctor
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Pulmonologist
Definition
respiratory doctor
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TID
Definition
Twice daily
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
When excess fluid builds up around the lungs
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection that causes the lungs to become inflamed and fill with pus
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Anemia
Definition
A condition where there is not enough hemoglobin in the blood
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood from one person to another
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
mental disturbance, results in confusion, messes up speech, and hallucinations
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RAP
Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Dementia
Definition
A brain disease where you lose your memory, don't act like yourself and can't make sound judgement calls anymore
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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