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Megan Harstad
medical terminology
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02/10/2017

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Term
Dementia
Definition
a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.
Term
Hemotologist
Definition
specialist in hematology. The science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Cardiologist is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition
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Emergency Room
Definition
medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine, the acute care of patients who present without prior appointment;
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
Definition
Every night at bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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po
Definition
per mouth
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fundoscopic
Definition
he examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension,
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pleuraleffusion
Definition
buildup of fluid in the pleural space, an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity.
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pneumonia
Definition
is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
is generally the process of receiving blood or blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
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EKG
Definition
is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC
Definition
A commonly used abbreviation in medicine that stands for complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of Daily Life are tasks performed by each individual on a daily basis that are essential to independent living.
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delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure. Rapid Assessment Process rapid atrial pacing referrals, assessments and packages of care
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Dementia
Definition
is a general term for loss of memory and other mental abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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