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Daisy Dagdagan
Medical Terminology
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11/13/2016

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Term
Hemotologist
Definition
the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases related to the blood
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
a doctor who is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor who is specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the heart
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edema
Definition
swelling causes by excess fluids trapped in the body's tissue
Term
prn
Definition
pro re nata or use as necessary
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po
Definition
per os or by mouth
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qhs
Definition
quaque hora somni or every bedtime
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tid
Definition
ter in die or three times a day
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fundoscopic
Definition
routine examination of the eye
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pneumonia
Definition
infection of one of both of the lungs
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
a state of mental confusion
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nas diet
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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PT
Definition
patient
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Dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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