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Sabrina Groth
Medical Terminology
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02/13/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
The science or study of blood,blood forming organs,and blood disease.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor who specializes in the study/treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identifying an illness or other problem by examining of the symptoms.
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Fundoscopic
Definition
A test that allows health professionals to see inside the fundus of the eye and other structures.
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Pneumonia
Definition
An infection that inflames air sacs in one or in both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another person.
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Dementia
Definition
Memory loss. Its a group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
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NAS (Nutritional Diet)
Definition
Means No Added Salt.
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure.
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Fever
Definition
An abnormally high temperature.
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
A term used when a patients heart can no longer pump enough blood to rest their body due to coronary artery disease.
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapist.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure.
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RAP
Definition
Right Atrial Pressure.
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Delirium
Definition
Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms such as shaking, confusion, and hallucinations.
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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