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Elizabeth Koch
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07/07/2016

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pulmonologist
Definition
a physician whom specializes in respitory disorders
Term
bronchospasms
Definition

involuntary contractions of the brochial tube

Davis Digital suffix types pg 19(pathological,diagnostic,and related suffix)

Term
dementia
Definition
cognitive deficit including memory impairment
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chf
Definition
congestive heart failure
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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blood transfusion
Definition
infusion of blood or blood products from one person(donor)to another person(recipient)
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pleural effusion
Definition
abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity(the space between the visceral and parietal pleura)
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fundoscopic exam
Definition
The act of examining the fundus of the eye
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bilateral
Definition
both sides
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CHF

 

Definition
congestive heart failure
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diagnosis DX
Definition
establishing the nature and cause of disease
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prn
Definition
as needed
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PA
Definition
posteranterior
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mediastinal
Definition
space between the right and left lungs
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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N/G  G tube
Definition
nasogastric tube
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DYSPNEA   pg 647 davis medical word elements
Definition
painful breathing
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CERUMEN
Definition
ear wax
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