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Izamar Hernandez
medical terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
05/16/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood forming organs
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pulmonologist
Definition
a disease specialist who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases
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cardiologist
Definition
specialist of the heart
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of an illness or other problem
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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c/o
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
condition by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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atrial fibrillation
Definition
irregular, often heart rate
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tricuspid valve
Definition
a valve that is situated at the opening of the right atrium of the heart into the right ventricle
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fundoscopie
Definition
a routine part of every day doctor examination of the eye
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delirium
Definition
mental state of mind which are not able to speak clearly because of fever or other disorders
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
condition when the heart muscle is weak. the left ventricle is usually enlarged and dialed
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