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Deanna Tyner
Medical Terminology
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Medical
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04/07/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
Term
Jehovah’s Witness
Definition
A member of christian church of American origin that believes that other religions are false
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
The process of determining the cause of an disease or injury
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Edema
Definition
The condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system
Term
Funduscopic
Definition
Examination of the eye
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Genitalia
Definition
The organs of the reproduction in both male(penis) and female(vagina)
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
The collection of fluid between a lung and chest wall
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The transport of blood from one person into the blood stream of another person
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Delirium
Definition
Syndrome caused by the disturbance in the normal function of the brain
Term
Dementia
Definition
Short term memory loss
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NAS
Definition
No-Added-Salt diet
Used for patients with high blood pressure
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Track Infection
Often occurs in women if the vagina is not properly cleaned
Term
Anus
Definition
Where the gastrointestinal tract ends and exits the body
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
chest compression and ventilation for patients in cardiac arrest
Term
T , R , P , BP
Definition
T:Temperature
R:Respiration
P:Pulse
BP:Blood Pressure
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TID
Definition
Three times daily
Medication given to patients
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HCL
Definition
Hydrogen chloride
Term
PO
Definition
Medication has to be taken mouth
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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IM
Definition
Intramuscular
Medication given by needle into the muscle
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