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| Identifying illness or probem by examination of the symptoms. |
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| Medical professional that studies and treats blood conditions and disorders. |
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| A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. |
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| A physician that possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions and diseases. |
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| Coming originally from a country where Spanish is spoken; especially from Latin America. |
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| A religious group that believes Christianity should be restored to early traditional church based on the 12 Apostles. The religion rejects blood transfusions and rely primarily on biomedical science and trained medical personnel within their organization for health care. |
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| Native person from Asia or Asian descent that relates to their customs and languages. |
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| medication to be given 3 times a day, generally 8 hours apart. |
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| medication taken by mouth |
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| the examination of the retina (eye) with an opthomoscope to find diseases that are hidden but can be detected through the blood vessels in the eye |
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| Escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatics into the tissues or a cavity |
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| decrease in the ability of blood to carry oxygen, sometimes first signs are tired, shortness or breath, and weakness. |
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| pulmonary condition of inflammation in the airsacs in the luncgs. |
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| transfer of lood or blood components from one persons blood stream to another persons blood stream |
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| Activities of Daily Living |
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| known as senility-broad category of brain disease that causes long term and gradual decrease in ability to think and remember to a point it affects a persons daily functioning. |
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| serious disturbance in mental abilities that result in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment. |
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| diet designed to be a balanced diet but requires lower sodium choices. Vegetables should be fresh or frozen not canned or pickled, bread and crackers without salted tops. |
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| congestive heart failure The hearts pumping power is weaker than normal. Blood moves slower and heartcan not pump enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the bodys needs. |
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