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Pam Reeder
Medical Terminology
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04/12/2016

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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
Term
Edema
Definition
edema is a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in the tissues between the body's cells (interstitial space)
Term
tid
Definition
three times a day
Term
prn
Definition
when necessary
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anemia
Definition
condition that the blood is lacking healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
abnormal amount of fluid around the lung
Term
cbc
Definition
complete blood count
Term
UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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UA
Definition
urine analysis
Term
dementia
Definition
decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily living
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psychotropic
Definition
having an effect on how the mind works
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vertigo
Definition
sensation of whirling motion either of oneself
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficulty in breathing
Term
ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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mediastinal
Definition
the region in mammals between the pleural sacs, containing the heart and all of the thoracic viscera except the lungs
Term
CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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c/o
Definition
complaint of
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries.
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PO
Definition
per os, by mouth
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GI
Definition
gastrointestinal, pertaining to stomach and intestine
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