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Heather Morrison
Medical Terminology
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04/06/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
doctor who studies blood related diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
doctor who studies disease related to the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
doctor who studies diseases related to the heart
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left pleural
Definition
the left lung located in the pleural cavity (located inside the thoracic cavity)
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anemia
Definition
condition of the blood (low red cells)
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pneumonia
Definition
condition of one lung
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fundoscopic (exam)
Definition
exam of the funds of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
a buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
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dementia
Definition
condition where the mind is lacking
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edema
Definition
swelling (build up of fluid)
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delirium
Definition
lack of structure of thoughts
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the muscle of the heart
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psychotropic
Definition
acting on the mind
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congestive heart failure
Definition
heart failure where heart is unable to properly circulate the blood
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neonatal
Definition
pertaining to before birth
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postnatal
Definition
pertaining to after birth
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pericarditis
Definition
infection of the tissues around the heart
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osteocondritis
Definition
infection of the cartilage and bone
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osteoarthritis
Definition
inflammation of the joints and bone
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angioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of blood essels
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