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Module 1
Jane V Dare
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
01/07/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Study, diagnosis, treatment and preventions of diseases and conditions related to the lungs
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Cardiologist
Definition
Heart Dr.
Term
C/O
Definition
abbreviation for "care of"
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SOB
Definition
abbreviation for "shortness of breath"
Term
qhs
Definition
abbreviation for "every bedtime"
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po
Definition
abbreviation for "by mouth"
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Fundoscopic
Definition
visual examination of the fundus of the eye
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pleural effusion
Definition
a buildup of fluid around the pleural of the lungs
Term
pneumonia
Definition
inflammations of the lungs caused by bacterial or viral infections which causes pus to become solid in the air sacs
Term
anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
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CBC
Definition
abbreviations for "complete blood count"
Term
delirium
Definition
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
abbreviation for "rapid hear rate"
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NAS
Definition
abbreviation for "no added salt
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CHF
Definition
abbreviation for "congestive heart failure"
Term
ADL
Definition
abbreviation for "activities of daily living"
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BM
Definition
abbreviation for "bowel movement" or "bone marrow"
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tid
Definition
abbreviations for "three times a day"
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of memory lose due to brain diseases or injury
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