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Erica curler
Jane Dare
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07/06/2016

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Congestive heart failure
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
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left pleural effusion
Definition
A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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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 ( double pneumonia ), one lung ( single pneumonia ), or only certain lobes ( lobar pneumonia ).
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severe anemia aka anaemia
Definition
defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen.
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Jehovah’s Witness
Definition
a member of a Christian movement (the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society) founded in the US by Charles Taze Russell (1852–1916). Jehovah's Witnesses deny many traditional Christian doctrines (including the divinity of Christ). and refuse military service and blood transfusion on religious grounds.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A pulmonologist, or pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. Pulmonology is classified as an internal medicine subspecialty.
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Cardiologist
Definition
a heart doctor. He or she is the one to visit if you feel a tightness in your chest and shortness of breath. We know that the suffix -ologist refers to someone who studies some area.
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Diognosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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oERC/O ofSOB
Definition
oERC/O- ??
SOB-shortness of breathe
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edema
Definition
Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces).
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tid
Definition
Tender,soft, nice
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qhs
Definition
at bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
description to take a medication orally
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fundoscopic
Definition
examination of the eye
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blood transfussin
Definition
the process by transferrring the blood from one into another
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EKG
Definition
a test that test from problems in your heart electrical
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CBC
Definition
is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A complete blood count test measures several components and features of your blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
Term
ALS'S
Definition
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosisis a progressive degeneration of nerve cells that control muscle movements. The disease
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delirium
Definition
is most often caused by physical or mental illness, and is usually temporary and reversible
Term
Dr. Archibald, Dr. Graham, and Dr. Clark
Definition
is a dermtoligist that created skin medicine
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure,which closes the process faster.
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Dementia
Definition
a mentally illed discease
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NAS
Definition
Neonatal abstinence syndrome is a discease a baby can born with sometimes premature
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure, heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
the bowel movement in someones body, like how they use the restroom
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weak
Term
PT
Definition
Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot
Term
HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid that is found in the stomach
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VO
Definition
the disorder of your vocal
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FEVER
Definition
when your body contracts a illness and your tempature rises.
Term
CERU
Definition
he muscular origin of the diaphragm from the bodies of the upper three or four lumbar vertebrae that passes upward to the right of the aorta toward the central tendon
Term
DYSPENEA
Definition
is a shortness of breath or a hard time breathing
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine
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IM
Definition
specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases
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DENT
Definition
dental, denist, denistry
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ML
Definition
abbreviations for milliliter in medical terms
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D/T
Definition
is a medical term that refers to the diagnosis of a patient
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SERIES
Definition
a number of things or events of the same class coming one after another in spatial or temporal succession
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection caused by bacteria in the body.
Term
UA
Definition
used to analysis the urine and run tests to make sure it isn't adnormal
Term
LOA
Definition
firmilal worms that causes swelling to the calabar.
Term
Hydroactive
Definition
particles which, when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed
Term
GTUBE
Definition
gastomomy is a tool used to deliver foods and nutrients to the stomach
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy,being able to maintain daily functions.
Term
N/G
Definition
is a nanogram. a tool used for many necessary needs.
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TO
Definition
relating to the science of medicine
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation which is an emergency life saving procedure to resistate someone
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