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Katarina Chandler
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Studies blood
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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Dementia
Definition
The loss of cognitive and intellectual functions
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PRN or p.r.n
Definition
As needed
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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D/T
Definition
Delirium tremens
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Anemia
Definition
Condition marked by deficiency of red blood cells or of the hemoglobin in the blood.
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Benign
Definition
Not harmful in effect.
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Pulmonotologist
Definition
Studies lung diseases and conditions.
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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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Funduscopic
Definition
Examination is a routine part of every doctors examination of the eye.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Sometimes referred to as "water on the lungs" is the build up as excess fluid between the layer of the pleura outside the lungs.
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EKG
Definition
An electrocardiogram, checks for problems with electrical activity of the heart.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count si blood test used to evaluate overall health and detect wide range of disorders.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of the daily living.
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Ischermic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened.
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Hydroactive
Definition
Water-type dressing that contains hydroactive particles which form a fluid/gel environment over the wound.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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