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Katherine Crimmins
Medical Terminology
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01/03/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist who studies blood in health and disease
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist who focuses on the health of the respiratory system.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of an illness through examination.
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
A routine eye exam performed by a doctor, exclusively as an inspection.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
A condition where excess fluids build around the lungs.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living- routine activities that one can do everyday without assistance.
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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RAP
Definition
Request for Anticipated Payment
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Cerumen
Definition
Earwax
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure- Chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Diseases of the heart muscle.
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Ischemic
Definition
A restriction in blood supply to the tissues.
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing.
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D/T
Definition
delirium tremens
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube- A tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
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PERL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light
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