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Daniela Cerrato
Medical Termnology
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04/09/2016

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Edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of water fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
Anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
Term
Funduscopic
Definition
Is done by or obtained by opthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye.
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes and impaired reasoning.
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SOB Abbreviation
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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Delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions and incoherence of thought and speech.
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ADL Abbreviation
Definition
activities of daily living.
Term
BM Abbreviation
Definition
Bowel Moment
Term
CHF Abbreviation
Definition
congestive heart failure
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ER C/O Abbreviations
Definition
ER Emergency Room, extended release
C/O Complains of
Term
OT Abbreviation
Definition
occupational therapy
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs, one lung or certain lobes.
Term
RAP Abbreviation
Definition
right atrial pressure
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NAS diet Abbreviation
Definition
no added salt
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle.
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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PRN Abbreviation
Definition
as needed
Term
CPR abbreviation
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitiation
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PA abbreviation
Definition
posteroanterior
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BP abbreviation
Definition
blood pressure
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