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Lisa Nicole Ross
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Term
Edema
Definition
Abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviation for complete blood count. Panel of blood tests used as a broad screening test for infections, anemia, and other diseases.
Term
ADL
Definition
Abbreviation for Activities of Daily Living
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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diagnosis
Definition
abbreviation: Dx
establishing cause and nature of a disease
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Hematologist
Definition
hemat/o = blood
-logist = someone who studies a certain field

someone who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of blood disorders.
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C/O
Definition
Complaining of (in other cases can be an abbreviation for check out or in care of)
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Anemia
Definition
a condition when the level of red blood cells is less than usual or hemoglobin is less. Thus it is more difficult for the blood to carry oxygen
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural sac
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Pneumonia
Definition
Condition of inflammation in the lung. Tiny alveoli of the lung get filled with fluid.
Term
Dementia
Definition
The loss of mental ability and memory caused by organic disease of the brain.
Term
CHF
Definition
Chronic heart failure
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VO
Definition
Verbal Order
Term
p.r.n.
Definition
as needed
Term
CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resusitation
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Mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to mediastinum (central portion of thoracic cavity between the lungs)
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the lung
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po
Definition
postoperative
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram
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