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Jane Daare
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20
Medical
Beginner
07/09/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Doctor that specializes in the treatment of blood and its diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Doctor that specializes in the treatment of the heart and its disorders
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Doctor who specialized and treats the pulmonary system and its diseases
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
Routine examination of every doctor of the eye. Not necessarily done by an Opthomologist
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Pleural effusion is an abnormally large accumulation of fluid in the lung and chest linings.
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Is an illness that occurs when there is inflammation of the lungs. Typically occurring when an infection is present.
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Anemia
Definition
Is the lack of red blood cells in the body usually caused by cancer
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring blood or any of its faculties into a person
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Delirium
Definition
Often confused with dementia, delirium can be treated and occurs when a persons diabetes has gone unchecked, new environment for Alzheimer patients
Term
Dementia
Definition
A brain dysfunction that later will ultimately turn in to Alzheimer's Disease
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Dr. Archibald
Definition
Hematologist assigned to Jane
Term
Dr. Graham
Definition
Cardiologist Assigned to Jane
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Dr. Clark
Definition
Pulmonologist assigned to Jane
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Asian
Definition
Jane's race
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Hispanic
Definition
Her ethnicity
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Jehovah's Witness
Definition
Her religion which does not allow for blood transfusions
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Edema
Definition
Noticeable swelling in extremities due to an accumulation of fluid
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EKG
Definition
Ecocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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