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Carolyn Haggard
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung infection
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Hematologist
Definition
Doctor who specializes in blood conditions or disorders
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases
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congested heart failure/chf
Definition
cardiac output is insufficient to meet the needs of the body and lungs
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anemia
Definition
blood condition caused by decrease in red blood cells
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diagnosis/dx
Definition
identification of the nature of the illness or problem by examination of the symptoms
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complications
Definition
a circumstance that complicates something, a difficulty
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Emergency Room/ER
Definition
facility for providing rapid treatment to victims of sudden illness or trauma
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atrial fibrillation/af
Definition
abnormal heart rhythm, rapid and irregular beating
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regurgitation
Definition
expulsion of material from the pharynx, or esophagus, usually by undigested food
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tricuspid valve regurgitation
Definition
leakage of blood backwards through the tricuspid valve each time the right ventricle contracts
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edema
Definition
swelling
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po
Definition
take medication by mouth
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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prn
Definition
take medication as needed
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tid
Definition
take medication three times a day
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qhs
Definition
take medication at bedtime
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dyspnea/sob
Definition
shortness of breath
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ADL
Definition
activities daily living
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Power of Attorney/POA
Definition
written authorization represent or act on another's behalf in affairs
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