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Patricia Fisher
Medical Terminology
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05/13/2016

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Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
A device that studies the interior of the eyeball through the pupil.
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Edema
Definition
Unusually large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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Resident
Definition
A physician who resides in a hospital.
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Diurese
Definition
Increased amounts of urine being discharged from the body.
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A disorder which compromises the hearts ability to pump blood.
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Mediastinal
Definition
pertaining to the median septum.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
commonly referred to as water in the lungs. Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space.
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ADLs
Definition
Abbreviation for activities of daily living
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Incontinent
Definition
Lacking sexual restraint.
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RAP
Definition
Abbreviation for rapid assessment process.
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DYSPNEA
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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Lateral
Definition
Pertaining to a side.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs.
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Bilateral
Definition
Pertaining to the left and the right sides of a structure.
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Delirium
Definition
State of violent excitement or emotion.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Determining the cause of a disease.
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Anemia
Definition
A condition where there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in heart conditions.
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Fibrillation
Definition
An involuntary muscular contraction.
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviation meaning complete blood count.
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