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Larissa Law
Medical Terminology
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01/05/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
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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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qhs
Definition
Abbreviation for L. quaque hora somni, every bedtime
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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PRN
Definition
Abbreviation for L. pro re nata, as the occasion arises; when necessary
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues
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Delirium
Definition
a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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Dementia
Definition
is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness
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Cognitive
Definition
Pertaining to cognition
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NAS
Definition
abbreviation for nasal
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Sputum
Definition
mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea that is ejected through the mouth
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Congestive
Definition
pertaining to or associated with congestion
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Sacral
Definition
pertaining to the sacrum
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Edema
Definition
a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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Venous
Definition
Of or relating to the veins in the body
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Atrial
Definition
pertaining to an atrium
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Tricuspid
Definition
having three points or cusps, as a valve of the heart
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dysfunction
Definition
disturbance, impairment, or abnormality of functioning of an organ
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Pulmonologist
Definition
an individual skilled in pulmonology
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