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Christine Carpenter
Medical Terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
04/08/2016

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hematologist
Definition
medical professional that studies/treats conditions of the blood
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pulmonologist
Definition
medical specialty that deals with diseases of the respiratory tract
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cardioloist
Definition
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diagnosis
Definition
determining by exam the nature of a condition
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by fluid retention
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid that accumulates in the fluid space surrounding the lungs
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anemia
Definition
decrease in red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood
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blood transfusion
Definition
blood given to you through iv through the blood vessels
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiography-records electric activity of the heart
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ADL's
Definition
peoples daily self care activites
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delirium
Definition
disturbance in mental abilities resulting in confused thinking and unawareness of your environment
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NAS diet
Definition
no added salt diet
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection-infection that affects parts of the urinary tract
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CPR
Definition
life saving technique to keep oxygenated blood vessels flowing to the brain till medical treatment arrives
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lateral
Definition
a side of something
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to the mediastinum
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series
Definition
number of things of similar kind coming after one another
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy- to develop or recover skills of people with physical mental or cognitive disorders
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