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LATRICE SULLIVAN
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Medical
Not Applicable
08/12/2016

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PNEUMON/O
Definition
lung, air , gas
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dyspnea
Definition
sign of serious disease of the airway,lungs, or heart
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dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders
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uti
Definition
urinary tract infection in any part of your urinary system-kidneys ,ureters , bladder and uretha.
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a dieficency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
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resident
Definition
a medical graduate engaged in specialized practice under supervision in a hospital
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bm
Definition
bowel movement
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pt
Definition
physical therapy
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hematologist
Definition
a physician trained in hematology
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ADL
Definition
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
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HCL
Definition
a strong corrosive irritating acid
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Loa
Definition
level of activity
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GI
Definition
GASTROINTESTINAL
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CPR
Definition
carddiopulmonary resuscitation .combines rescue breathing and chest compressions
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cardiologist
Definition
a doctor with special training and skill in finding ,treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
is the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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fever
Definition
an abnormal body temperature ,usually accompanied byshivering , headache, and in severe instances ,delerium
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fund scopic exam
Definition
a test that allows a doctor to see inside the back of the eye
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PNEUNOMIA
Definition
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diagnosis
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diagnosis
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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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dyspena
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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series
Definition
a number of things or events ,or related nature coming one after another
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count a blood test used evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders including anemia
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cerumen
Definition
technical term for earwax
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D/T
Definition
due to
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SOB
Definition
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
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G-TUBE
Definition
GASTROSTOMY , IS A TUBE INSERTED THROUGH THE ABDOMEN THAT DELIVERS NUTRITION DIRECTLY TO THE STOMACH.
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ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened
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EKG
Definition
an electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication,and other disorders
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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PA
Definition
pulmmonary artery
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UA
Definition
urinalysis
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NAS
Definition
NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME
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IM
Definition
intramuscular
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity,
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