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Emily Moore
Medical Terminology
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10/03/2016

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Term
N/G
Definition
Nasogastric
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
prn
Definition
as needed
Term
po
Definition
by mouth
Term
tid
Definition
three times a day
Term
qhs
Definition
every night at bedtime
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
Term
C/O
Definition
Complaining of
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
Term
PT
Definition
prothrombin time, or physical therapy
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
Term
Hematologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of blood
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician specialized in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specializing in treating diseases and conditions of cardiovascular system
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
difficult, labored breathing
Term
Anemia
Definition
reduction in number of red blood cells (RBCs) or amount of hemoglobin in blood; results in less oxygen reaching tissue
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
abnormal presence of fluid or gas in pleural cavity; physicians can detect presence of fluid by tapping chest or listening with stethoscope.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
inflammatory condition of lung, which can be caused by bacterial and viral infections, diseases, and chemicals
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Edema
Definition
condition in which body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid
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