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Misty Alcantara-Gonzalez
Medical Terminology Project Jane Dare
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10/04/2016

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Term
sob
Definition
Shortness of Breathe
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
or a pulmonary disease specialist, is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
a physician that studies and diagnoses the heart
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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
Term
Diagnosis or Dx
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases
Term
tid
Definition
means three times a day
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po
Definition
means by mouth
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qhs
Definition
at bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
complaint of
Term
edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
Term
blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
Term
ADL's
Definition
Activities of daily life
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram, a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
Term
Dementia
Definition
memory loss
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
medical abbreviation for Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle.
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