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Dana Franke
Medical Terminology
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04/07/2016

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Pulmonologist
Definition
Diagnoses and treats lung conditions/diseases
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Effusion
Definition
Fluid escapes from blood vessels or lymphatic system into the tissues or a cavity
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid build up in tissues
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Anemia
Definition
Condition of having less than normal amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood; less oxygen carried through blood
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HEENT
Definition
Beginning of physical exam; Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of eyes
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Donated blood is added to your own blood
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EKG
Definition
(Electrocardiogram) Test that checks the electrical activity in heart
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CBC
Definition
(Complete Blood Count) Test that evaluates your overall health of the components and features of your blood
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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Delirium
Definition
State of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain functions
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Purulent
Definition
Drainage; "pus"
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Benign
Definition
A condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous
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CNS
Definition
Central Nervous System (consists of brain and spinal cord)
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SOB
Definition
Shortness Of Breath
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Atrial Fibrillation
Definition
Very rapid contractions of the atria of the heart; heartbeat and pulse beat are not synchronized
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Pleural
Definition
(Pleura) Thin membrane that protects the lungs
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Diurese
Definition
To cause increased excretion of urine
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Sputum
Definition
Mucus ejected through the mouth
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Exertion
Definition
Vigorous action
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