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Samantha Getty
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician specialized in disease of blood cells. skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases, or both.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Pulmonary disease specialist, 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
Definition
A physician with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Funduscopic exam
Definition
Is a routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye, not just the ophthalmologist's. It consists exclusively of inspection. One looks through the ophthalmoscope, which is simply a light with various optical modifications, including lenses.
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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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Anemia
Definition
Is a condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues. Having anemia may make you feel tired and weak.
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Pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs, one lung, or only certain lobes.
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Dementia
Definition
A 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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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
(IC) 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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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing. It is a sign of serious disease of the airway, lungs, or heart.
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
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Mediastinum
Definition
A membranous partition between two body cavities or two parts of an organ, especially that between the lungs.
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Delirium
Definition
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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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)
Definition
Is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. This may happen after an electric shock, heart attack, or drowning. CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Definition
Is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
sometimes referred to as “water on the lungs,” is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs.
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Cerumen
Definition
Technical term for earwax.
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Electrocardiogram(EKG or ECG)
Definition
Electrodes are placed on the skin of the chest and connected in a specific order to a machine that, when turned on, measures electrical activity all over the heart. Output usually appears on a long scroll of paper that displays a printed graph of activity on a computer screen.
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complete blood count (CBC)
Definition
A blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia. It also measures several components and features of your blood, including: Red blood cells, which carry oxygen.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
the administration of donated blood products such as red blood cells, platelets or plasma. The treatment of various conditions including trauma, bleeding disorders and blood loss due to surgery.
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