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Laura McHenry
Medical Terminology
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02/13/2017

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Diagnosis
Definition
The system for determining the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
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EKG
Definition
the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
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Delirium
Definition
Delirium is sudden severe confusion due to rapid changes in brain function that occur with physical or mental illness.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Fundoscopic examination Physical exam The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as "water on the lungs." It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Pneumonia is an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections. These include bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
he administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.
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Anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues; it is not actually a disease but rather a symptom of any of numerous different disorders and other conditions.
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for congestive heart failure.
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Dietitian
Definition
one concerned with the promotion of good health through proper diet and with the therapeutic use of diet in the treatment of disease.
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ADL
Definition
a's of daily living (ADL) activities that are necessary for daily care of oneself and independent community living. It includes using the toilet and grooming, dressing, and feeding oneself; independent community living includes driving, shopping, homemaking, care of family, work activities, and so on.
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Psychotropic Drugs
Definition
Capable of affecting the mind, emotions, and behavior; denoting drugs used in the treatment of mental illnesses.
Term
Ischemic
Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Cardiology A disorder caused by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to efficiently pump blood
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HCL
Definition
A normal constituent of gastric juice in humans and other animals.
Term
fever
Definition
A fever is any body temperature elevation over 100 °F (37.8 °C).
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Dyspnea
Definition
breathlessness or shorthess of breath; labored or difficult breathing. It is a sign of a variety of disorders and is primarily an indication of inadequate ventilation or of insufficient amounts of oxygen in the circulating blood.
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Immunization
Definition
the process of rendering a subject immune, or of becoming immune. The term is used for any preparation used in active immunization.
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) the manual application of chest compressions and ventilations to patients in cardiac arrest, done in an effort to maintain viability until advanced help arrives.
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Bilateral
Definition
having two sides; pertaining to both sides.
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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