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Medical Terminology
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07/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, that is, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Cardiologiest
Definition
a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The act or process of identifying or determining the nature and cause of a disease or injury through evaluation of patient history, examination, and review of laboratory data.
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Edema
Definition
a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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PRN
Definition
abbreviation for pro re nata, a Latin phrase meaning "as needed."
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Doctor's examination of the eye
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Pneumonia
Definition
an infection of the lung that can be caused by nearly any class of organism known to cause human infections.
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Anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues; it is not actually a disease but rather a symptom of any of numerous different disorders and other conditions
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood or blood products from a donor into a recipient, usually to replace red cells or blood products lost through severe bleeding.
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviation for complete blood count.
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Urinalysis
Definition
a diagnostic physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of a urine sample.
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ADL
Definition
Abbreviation for activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
a syndrome, or group of symptoms, caused by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the brain which can include disorientation, incoherence, memory disturbance, hallucinations, delusions, and a dream-like state of mind.
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Dementia
Definition
a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living,
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for congestive heart failure.
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BM
Definition
Abbreviation for bowel movement
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Fever
Definition
any body temperature elevation over 100 °
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Ambulate
Definition
To walk about or move around place to place freely.
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SOB
Definition
Abbreviation for shortness of breath.
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