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Donna Lorent-Migliorese
Medical Terminology
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04/30/2016

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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart does not pump blood as well as it should
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs which may fill w/fluid
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Edema
Definition
Condition characterized by excess of watery fluid collecting in the caveities or tissues of the body
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesnt have healthy red blood cells
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Fundoscopic
Definition
The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension
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PRN
Definition
When necessary
Latin from PRO RE NATA
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PO
Definition
orally by mouth or administration
Latin: PER OS
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
Latin: TER IN DIE
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QHS
Definition
Every Bedtime
Latin: QUA QUE HORA SOMNI
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CBC
Definition
Complete Bloodcount
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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EKG
Definition
Abbreviation for Electrocardiogram
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pleural effusion
Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid around the lung
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blood transfusion
Definition
In which blood is given to you through an IV line in one of your blood vessels.
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Bilateral
Definition
Relating to or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs
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Dementia
Definition
The loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere w/normal activities of daily living
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Procedure
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Urinalysis
Definition
Test that evaluates sample of urine
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Delirium
Definition
State of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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