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Natalie Novak
Medical Terminology
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08/12/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
the study of the physiology of the blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
a doctor who specializes in the study/treatment of heart diseases and abnormalities.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in diseases involving the respiratory tract.
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by the study of the symptoms.
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C/O
Definition
Complains of.
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po
Definition
by mouth
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prn
Definition
As needed, whenever necessary.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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tid
Definition
three times a day.
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qhs
Definition
every night at bedtime.
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Anemia
Definition
a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood ofa person into the blood of another.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
a disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders. characterized y restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thoughts and speech.
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Dementia
Definition
a disorder of the mental process caused by brain disease or injury.
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CHF
Definition
congestive Heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowl movement
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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