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Jane Dare's Medical Chart
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11/13/2016

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hematologist
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ia a medical professional who studies and treats blood conditions and disorders.
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cardiologist
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a doctor who studies in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
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pulmonologist
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is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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c/o
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complaint of
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er
Definition
emergency room
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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edema
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a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces).
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tid
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abbreviation for three times a day.
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qhs
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Medical definition of qhs: every night at bedtime.
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prn
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p.r.n.: Abbreviation meaning "when necessary".
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po
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Read medical definition of p.o.. ... p.o.: Abbreviation meaning by mouth, orally.
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fundoscopic
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the fundoscopic exam is one of the few places to see live blood vessels.
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pleural effusion
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excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid- filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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pneumonia
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lung infection, usually caused by infection with a virus or harmful bacteria but can be caused by fungi or other pathogens.
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anemia
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usually defined as a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood
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blood transfusion
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the distribution of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.
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ekg
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is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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cbc
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A complete blood count (CBC), also known as a complete blood cell count, full blood count (FBC), or full blood exam (FBE), is a blood panel requested by a doctor or other medical professional that provides information about the cells in a patient's blood, such as the cell count for each cell type and the concentrations of various proteins and minerals.
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
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or acute confusional state, is an organically caused decline from a previously attained baseline level of cognitive function.
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