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Janee Wingo
Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms
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-Edema
Definition
swelling
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
when a patients heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease
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Fever
Definition
a body temperature of 100 degrees F or higher
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Fundoscopic
Definition
a test that allows a health professional to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures
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Pneumonia
Definition
a serious infection or inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other liquid
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Anemia
Definition
a disorder characterized by lower than normal levels of red blood cells in the blood
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath;stool occult blood
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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TID
Definition
times interval difference; three times a day
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram; electrocardiography
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily life/living
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Delirium
Definition
an acute condition of confusion, disorientation, disordered thinking and memory agitation and hallucinations
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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Dementia
Definition
a slowly progressive decline in mental abilities including memory, thinking, and judgement that is often accompanied by personality changes
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