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A pulmonologist is a medical doctor who specializes in treating disorders related to the lungs and respiratory system. |
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| C/O is the abbreviation for patients complains of. |
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Edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells. |
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| The fundoscopic exam is one of the few places to see live blood vessels. |
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| Pleural effusion occures when to much fluid collects in the pleural space. |
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| Abbreviation for L. pro re nata, as occasion arises. |
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| CBC is the abbreviation for complete blood count. |
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| ADLs is the abbreviation for activities of daily living. |
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| RAP is the abbreviation for rapid assessment procedure. |
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| A general term for diseases of the heart caused by insufficient blood supply to the myocardium. |
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| HCL is the abbreviation for hydrochloric acid which is the main constituent in gastric juice. |
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| It is a sign of variety of disorders in primarily an indication of inadequate ventilation or insuficient amounts of oxygen in circulating blood. |
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| Cerumen is a waxy secretion of the glands of the external acoustic meatus. |
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| is short for Gastrostomy tube. |
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| A widely used programming language. |
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| PA is the abbreviation physician assistant. |
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| Having or formed of two sides. |
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| The region in mammals between the pleual sacs, containing the heart and all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs. |
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| UA is the abbreviation for urinalysis. |
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| TID is the abbreviation for taking medicine three times a day. |
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