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La'taja Mack
Medical terminology
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10/07/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
physicians skilled in diagnostic examininations of blood and bone marrow
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cardiologist
Definition
physician skilled in the diagnoses and treatment of heart disease
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pulmonologist
Definition
physician skilled in treatment of the lungs
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fundoscope
Definition
device used to study the interior of the eyeball through the pupil
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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pleural effusion
Definition
commonly known as water on the lungs (shortness of breath, chest pains, gastric discomfort)
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pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lungs
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anemia
Definition
condition where there is reduced oxygen to the tissues
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blood tranfusion
Definition
administration of whole blood or a component such as red blood cells to due to trauma, surgery, or disease
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ADL'S
Definition
activities that are necessary for daily care of oneself and independent community living
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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EKG
Definition
record produced by electrocardiography
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dementia
Definition
loss of mental ability; group of symptoms caused by death of brain cells
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NAS Diet
Definition
No salt added diet
low sodium intake
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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VO
Definition
vocal order
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NCL
Definition
normal constituent of gastric juice in humans and animals
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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