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| one who studies the blood (specialist) |
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| one who studies the lungs (specialist) |
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| one who studies the heart (specialist) |
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| establishing the cause and nature of a disease |
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| Disease when the heart pumps blood through the body at a slower rate. The pressure in the heart increases and as a result of the heart not being able to pump oxygen and nutrients through the rest of the body efficiently, the kidneys may begin to retain fluid. When fluid builds up in the arm, legs, and feet it is called congestive. |
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| The pleura are thin membranes that line the lungs and chest cavity to lubricate and facilitate breathing, typically there is a small amount of fluid. When there is an excess amount of fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs this is called pleural effusion. Left pleural effusion directs to the left lung. |
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| deficiency of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood |
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| abbreviation for emergency room |
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| abbreviation for complains of |
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| abbreviation for shortness of breath |
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| excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body |
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| abbreviation for three times daily |
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| abbreviation for at bedtime |
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| abbreviation for as needed |
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| abbreviation for by mouth |
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| inflammatory disease of the lungs |
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| Abbreviation for electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram is a test used to measure the electrical activity of your heart. |
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| Abbreviation for complete blood count. This is a test that measures several components and features of your blood. Used to detect blood disorders/diseases. |
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| abbreviation for activities of daily living |
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