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Jane Dare's Medical Chart
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in treating heart disorders.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the lungs.
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Edema
Definition
Excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lung caused by bacterial or viral infection
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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which a person has fewer red blood cells than normal. Includes weakness and tiredness.
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blood tranfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another person.
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Delirium
Definition
A disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders. Includes restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficulty in breathing, often associated with lung or heart disease and resulting in shortness of breath.
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CHF
Definition
An abbreviation that stands for Congestive Heart failure. It is a weakness of the heart that leads to a buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissues.
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NAS
Definition
An abbreviation that stands for No Added Salt.
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RAP
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An abbreviation that stands for Resident assessment Protocol.
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CBC
Definition
An abbreviation that stands for Complete Blood Count.A blood test used to evaluate your overall health. it detects a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. A CBC test measures several components and features of the blood, including: Red Blood Cells, which carry oxygen.
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EKG
Definition
An abbreviation for Electrocardiogram. Also known as an ECG. It is a test for the electrical activity of the heart.
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prn
Definition
An abbreviation for the Latin term "pro re nata", which means "as needed".
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ADL
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An abbreviation that stands for Activities of Daily Living.
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TID
Definition
An abbreviation from the Latin word "ter in die", which means "three times a day".
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ER
Definition
An abbreviation that means Emergency Room.
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C/O
Definition
An abbreviation that mean Complains Of.
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