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John Rennicke
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician specializing in hematology.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician specializing in cardiology.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
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Edema
Definition
Effusion of fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Visual examination of the fundus of the eye.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs with congestion. Caused by the bacterium streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Anemia
Definition
A quantitative deficiency of hemoglobin accompanied by a reduced number of red blood cells.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
The injection of blood from one person into the blood stream of another.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
A temporary disorder of mental faculties.
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Dementia
Definition
Severe impairment or loss of intellectual capacity and personality integration, due to a loss or damage to neurons in the brain.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure.
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Hispanic
Definition
Person of Spanish or Latin American descent.
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement.
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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NAS
Definition
No added salt.
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