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Crystal Wilson
Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experience in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such disease, or both.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist in the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the lungs.
Term
C/O
Definition
Complains of
Term
Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye.
Term
tid
Definition
Three times a day
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po
Definition
by mouth or orally
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
A collection of fluid next to the lung
Term
ADL
Definition
Activities for daily living
Term
CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Delirium
Definition
An acutely disturb state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought a speech.
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition that occur when the heart muscle is weakened.
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
Term
Blood transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
Term
qhs
Definition
Every bedtime
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
The nature of an illness or other problem
by examination of the symptom.
Term
Anemia
Definition
A deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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Dementia
Definition
loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily living.
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