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Brittany Rohda
Medical Terminology
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07/05/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
The science or study of blood.
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pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs.
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cardiologist
Definition
The study of the heart and of diseases that affect the heart
Term
edema
Definition
An abnormal infiltration and excess accumulation of serous fluid in the connective tissue or in a serous cavity
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fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the fundus of the eye
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pneumonia
Definition
A serious disease that affects the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe
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blood transfusion
Definition
Medical treatment in which someones blood is put into the body of another person
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram.
Used to monitor the rhythm of the heart.
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delirium
Definition
A mental state in which someone is confused and not able to think or speak clearly usually because of fever or some other illness.
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dementia
Definition
A mental illness that causes someone to be unable to think clearly or to understand what is real and what is not real.
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
Any of several structural or functional diseases of heart muscle marked especially by hypertrophy and obstructive damage to the heart.
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fever
Definition
A body temperature that is higher than normal
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dysphia
Definition
Difficulties or discomfort swallowing.
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resident
Definition
Someone who lives in a particular place, unually for a long period of time.
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mediastinal
Definition
The space in the chest between the plueral sacs of the lungs that contains all the tissues and organs of the chest except the lungs and pleurae
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric Acid.
An aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride.
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PRN
Definition
Definition from Latin term "pro re nata." Translates to "as needed"
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G-tube
Definition
Gastro feeding tube. Used to provided nutrients to people that cannot eat by mouth.
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Emergency procedure that is done when someones breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
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hydroactive
Definition
Any of various materials used to cover a wound.
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