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Gennifer N Reynolds
Medical Terminology
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05/14/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A medical professional who studies and treats blood conditions and disorders.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A medical professional with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A medical professional who specializes in treating disorders of the lungs and respiratory system.
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ER C/O of SOB
Definition
Complaint of shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid underneath the skin and in the cavities of the body which can cause severe pain.
Term
TID
Definition
Three times a day.
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QHS
Definition
Every night
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
Orally
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Examination of the fundus of the eye.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A condition where excess fluid builds around the lung.
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Pneumonia
Definition
An inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli.
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Anemia
Definition
Anemia happens when the number of healthy red blood cells in your body is too low. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all of the body’s tissues.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Is a routine medical procedure that can be lifesaving.Where Donated blood is added to your on blood.
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EKG
Definition
The recording of the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
Is the state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment process
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Dementia
Definition
A decline or loss of reasoning, memory, and other mental abilities (cognitive functions such as judgment, thinking, behavior, and language).
Term
NAS
Definition
No added salt
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
Term
PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart.
Term
HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric acid
Term
VO
Definition
Verbal order
Term
IM
Definition
Immunization
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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Cerumen
Definition
Ear wax
Term
GI
Definition
Gastroenterology
Term
D/T
Definition
Date of treatment
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary track infection
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UA
Definition
Urinalysis
Term
OT
Definition
Occupational therapy
Term
LOA
Definition
Leave of absence
Term
N/G or G-Tube PRN
Definition
A flexible tube of rubber or plastic that is passed through the nose, down through the esophagus, and into the stomach.
Term
BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
P
Definition
Para
Term
CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Term
PERL
Definition
Practical extraction and report language
Term
PA
Definition
Posteroanterior
Term
Lateral
Definition
Midline of the body or a structure
Term
Bilateral
Definition
Two sides or affects both sides
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Mediastinal
Definition
A membranous partition between two body cavities or two parts of an organ, especially that between the lungs.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
Term
C/O
Definition
Complaint Of
Term
SOH
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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