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Jehovah witness
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A member of a Christian movement
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Asian
Definition
A native of Asia or a person of Asian descent.
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Hispanic
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A Spanish-speaking person living in the US
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Hematologist
Definition
Also spelled haematology.the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
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Pulmonologist
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Is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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cardiologist
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heart doctor.
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Diagnosis
Definition
nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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ER
Definition
Before.
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CO
Definition
common or together
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SOB (sobriquet)
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A person's nick name
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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TID (ter in die)
Definition
three times a day
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QNS ()
Definition
quality not sufficient
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PRN (PRO RE NATA)
Definition
circumstance arises.
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PO
Definition
A commercial document and first official offer issued by a buyer to a seller, indicating types, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services. It is used to control the purchasing of products and services from external suppliers.
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funduscopic exam
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examination of the eye
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pleural effusion
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excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs.
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection.
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blood transfusion
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the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG
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a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC (COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT)
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a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders
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ADL'S (activity of daily living)
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routine activities that people tend do every day without needing assistance.
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delirium
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an acutely 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
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contact between pharmaceutical and medical companies and healthcare professionals
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DEMENTIA
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chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS (NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE)
Definition
a file-level computer data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients.
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CHF (CONGESTED HEART FAILURE)
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heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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HCL (hydrochloric acid)
Definition
aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
when your heart muscle becomes weakened.
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pt (physical therapist)
Definition
highly-educated, licensed health care professionals
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hcl (hydrogen chloride)
Definition
a strong corrosive irritating acid
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vo
Definition
very old
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fever
Definition
an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium.
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing.
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gl (general ledger)
Definition
a chronological accounting record a business uses to keep track of financial transactions
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lm (the lumen)
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the SI derived unit of luminous flux, a measure of the total quantity of visible light emitted by a source.
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uti
Definition
infection in any part of your urinary system your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
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UA
Definition
Abbreviation for urinalysis
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OT (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY)
Definition
therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning.
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HYDROACTIVE
Definition
Wafer-type dressings ALSO when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed.
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LOA
Definition
Abbreviation for left occipitoanterior position
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N/A OR G-TUBE
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tube is one that is passed through the nose (via the nasopharynx and esophagus) down into the stomach. An NG tube is a flexible tube made of rubber or plastic and has bidirectional potential.
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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
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It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped
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T
Definition
Abbreviation for tonsillectomy
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R
Definition
Abbreviation or symbol for electrical resistance
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P
Definition
Symbol for peta-; phosphorus; phosphate; phosphate; proline; product; poise; power; frequently with subscripts indicating location and/or chemical species.
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BP (BLOOD PRESSURE)
Definition
pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels and especially arteries
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PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to ligh
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PA (PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT)
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mid-level medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed doctor (an MD) or osteopathic physician
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LATERAL
Definition
the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body
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bilateral
Definition
refers to both sides of the body, or two of something
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mediastinal
Definition
part of the chest that lies between the sternum and the spinal column, and between the lungs
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cerumen
Definition
medical term for ear wax
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