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| The identification of an illness or condition through evaluation and examination. |
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| swelling, the abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues, such as in the pericardial sac, intrapleural space, peritoneal cavity, or joint capsules |
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| An emergency room (ER) is defined as a hospital room or area that is equipped and staffed to deal with the treatment of people requiring immediate medical care. |
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| Abbreviation for complains of. |
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| an acute inflammation of the lungs, often caused by inhaled pneumococci of the species |
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| an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural spaces of the lungs |
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| The condition of having a lower-than-normal number of red blood cells or quantity of hemoglobin. |
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| a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs |
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| cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
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| the administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease |
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| An electrocardiogram is a printout of the electrical activity of the heart. |
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| any disease of the myocardium causing enlargement |
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| A physician who specializes in treating heart disorders. |
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| a specialist in pulmonology |
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