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Lauren Bunce
Medical Terminology
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10/15/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of the lungs
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Exam of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and chest
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pneumonia
Definition
infection in the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
Condition where the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram-test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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ADLs
Definition
activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assessment Process
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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Condition where the left ventricle of the heart is enlarged and weakened due to damage from the lack of blood flow
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tid
Definition
three times daily
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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