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Medical Terminology
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11/12/2016

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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle
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Pulmonologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating disorders related to the lungs and respiratory system
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
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Hematologist
Definition
MD specially trained to diagnose and treat conditions and diseases related to the blood and bone marrow
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammatory condition of the lungs affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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VO
Definition
Verbal order
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Dyspnea
Definition
Painful or difficult breathing
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapist
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N/G
Definition
Nasogastric tube used for liquid feedings in patients that cannot eat
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapist
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ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment
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Fundoscopic exam
Definition
Visualizing the fundus of the eye to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, retinal detachment, or melanoma.
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qhs
Definition
Medication abbreviation which means "at hour of sleep"
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Excess fluid built up around the lungs
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