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Ashley Mckenzie
Medical Terminology
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01/03/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
The study of the physiology of the blood.
Term
pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in pulmonology.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of an illness or other problems
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C/o
Definition
complains of
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues.
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
meaning nightly
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fundoscopic
Definition
to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures
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CNS
Definition
central nervous system
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pleural effusion
Definition
fluis the accumulates in the pleural cavity. (surround the lungs)
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anemia
Definition
a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
transferring blood of a person into the veins of another
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Diurese
Definition
increased urination.
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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clark
Definition
"scribe"
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delirium
Definition
state of server confusion and rapid change in brain functions
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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