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medical terminology
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11/09/2016

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Term
principal diagnosis
Definition
defined as the condition, after study, which occasioned the admission to the hospital.
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
a test that allows a health professional to see inside the eye and other structures using an ophthalmoscope.
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid in the pleural space an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs an chest cavity.
Term
pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation.
ex-bacterial, viral, fungal
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pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation.
ex-bacterial, viral, fungal
Term
anemia
Definition
condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells.
Term
blood transfusion
Definition
common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous(IV) line in one of your blood vessels.
Term
delirium
Definition
sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function.
Term
dementia
Definition
describes a group of symptoms such as loss of memory, judgment, language, ect.
Term
dyspnea
Definition
subjective difficulty or distress in breathing associated with disease of the heart or lungs.
Term
PA(physician assistant)
Definition
mid-level medical practitioner who works under the supervision or doctor.
Term
bilateral
Definition
refers to both sides of the body.
Term
mediastinal
Definition
space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs that contains all the tissues and organs.
Term
PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to lights.
Term
CPR(cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Definition
an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Term
OT(occupational therapy)
Definition
based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life.
Term
UA
Definition
abbreviation for urinalysis.
Term
UTI(urinary tract infection)
Definition
infection involve the lower unrinary tract.
Term
IM(interal medicine)
Definition
dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
Term
HCL
Definition
abbreviation for hydrochloric acid.
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