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Michelle Hayden
Medical Terminology
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11/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
Specialist in the study of the heart
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Edema
Definition
Swelling
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or affecting two sides
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BP
Definition
Blood pressure
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the heart muscle
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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ml
Definition
Milliliter
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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Anemia
Definition
Condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells
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NAS
Definition
No added salt (an NAS diet)
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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