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Jacklynn Domabyl
Medical Terminology
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10/05/2016

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hematologist
Definition
one who studies the blood (specialist)
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pulmonologist
Definition
one who studies the lungs (specialist)
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cardiologist
Definition
one who studies the heart (specialist)
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diagnosis
Definition
establishing the cause and nature of a disease
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congestive heart failure
Definition
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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left pleural effusion
Definition
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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anemia
Definition
deficiency of erythrocytes or hemoglobin in the blood
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ER
Definition
abbreviation for emergency room
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C/O
Definition
abbreviation for complains of
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SOB
Definition
abbreviation for shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
abbreviation for three times daily
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qhs
Definition
abbreviation for at bedtime
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prn
Definition
abbreviation for as needed
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po
Definition
abbreviation for by mouth
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammatory disease of the lungs
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EKG
Definition
Abbreviation for electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram is a test used to measure the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
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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ADL
Definition
abbreviation for activities of daily living
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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