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Michelle Gibson
Medical Terminology
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07/10/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Study of blood
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
Lung specialist
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
heart specialist
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of an illness or problem by an examination of the symptoms.
Term
Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
weakness of the heart that leads to a build up of fluid in the lungs or surrounding body tissues.
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
buildup of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity.
Term
Severe Anemia
Definition
also spelled anaemia,usually defined as a decrease in the amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood. It can also be defined as a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen.
Term
ER
Definition
emergency
Term
C/O
Definition
complains of, complaints
Term
SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Edema
Definition
condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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CNS
Definition
Central Nervous System
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PT
Definition
Physical therapy
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Funduscopic examination
Definition
examination of the eye
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Sacral Area
Definition
region of the spine by the tailbone (coccyx)
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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Admitting Diagnosis
Definition
Patient's Reason for Visit
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Principal Diagnosis
Definition
defined as the condition, after study, which occasioned the admission to the hospita
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened.
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