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Mary Evenson
Medical Terminology
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11/09/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained in hematology, experienced in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow and treating such diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who is specialized in the treatment and diagnosis of conditions concerning the lungs.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who treats and diagnoses conditions of the heart.
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Plueral effusion
Definition
Excess fluid buildup around the lung.
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TID
Definition
An abbreviation for three times a day.
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QHS
Definition
An abbreviation for bedtime.
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PRN
Definition
An abbreviation for use when necessary.
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PO
Definition
Abbreviation meaning by mouth.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition that occurs when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Transferring blood from one person into the veins of another.
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EKG
Definition
Abbreviation for electrocardiogram, which checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviation for complete blood count, which is a blood test to evaluate your overall health.
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NAS
Definition
An abbreviation for no added salt.
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CHF
Definition
An abbreviation for congestive heart failure.
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BM
Definition
An abbreviation for bowel movement.
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SOB
Definition
An abbreviation for short of breath.
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Diseases of the heart muscle.
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Psychotropic
Definition
Having an effect on how the mind works.
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Gait
Definition
A particular way of walking.
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VO
Definition
An abbreviation for verbal order.
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