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Mackenzie Mader
Medical Terminology
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04/09/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the treatment of blood disorders.
Term
Fundoscopic Exam
Definition
Examination of the eye using a ophthalmoscope, which is an instrument that has a light with various optical modifications and lenses.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
Build up of excess fluid between layers of Pleura(outside of lungs).
Pleura- thin layer of membranes that line the lungs and inside of chest cavity.(acts as lubricant to make breathing easier)
Term
Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of one person into the veins of another.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram, a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count; panel of blood tests used for screening anemia, infections and other diseases.
Term
Edema
Definition
A condition that means an abnormal accumulation of fluid within tissue spaces or cavities.
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition when the heart muscle is weakened.( Left Ventricle is enlarged or dilated)
Term
PO
Definition
By mouth. ( to take medication by mouth)
Term
PRN
Definition
As needed. (with taking medications)
Term
RAP
Definition
Right Atrial Pressure
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
Endocrine
Definition
Secrete, within.
Term
Idiopathic
Definition
Unknown cause of disease.
Term
Febrile
Definition
Fever(high temperature, also headache and delirium can be a part of fever as well).
Term
Mycosis
Definition
Any fungal infection in or on the body.
Term
Suppuration
Definition
Producing or associated with the generation of pus.
Term
Infusion Therapy
Definition
Delivery of fluids directly into bloodstream via vein.
Term
Resection
Definition
Procedure that removes part of or all of a structure, organ or tissue.
Term
SPECT
Definition
Single Photon Emission Computed Tompgraphy- nuclear imaging using gamma rays. (integrates CT and radioactive material that is injected into bloodstream to visualize blood flow to tissues and organs.
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