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Medical Terminology
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01/05/2017

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hematologist
Definition
physician trained in performing examinations of blood and bone marrow
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of an illness or other problems
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operative
Definition
related to surgery
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SOB
Definition
symptom shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
condition that the tissues or cavities have excess water, enlarged
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PRN
Definition
do something or give something as needed
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adls
Definition
assisted daily living services
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delirium
Definition
interrupted state of mind due to fever, drunk, and other disorders
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NAS
Definition
no added salt diet
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
chronic disease of the heart muscle
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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ambulation
Definition
move from one place to another
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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hydroactive
Definition
dressing that forms a gel over the wound
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leukocytes
Definition
colorless cell circulates in the blood and body fluids
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methyicellulose
Definition
chemical compound from cellulose
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UA
Definition
urinanalysis
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells
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RAP
Definition
remedial action plan
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