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Sydney Frazier
Medical Terminology
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01/05/2017

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pulmonologist
Definition
someone who specializes in conditions of the lungs
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hematologist
Definition
someone who specializes in the study of blood
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cardiologist
Definition
heart doctor
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c/o
Definition
complains of
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by fluid trapped in your body's tissues
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fundoscopic exam
Definition
examination of the fundus of any organ
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fundus
Definition
the part of a hollow organ (such as the uterus or the gallbladder) that is farthest from the opening
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anemia
Definition
deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in blood
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blood transfusion
Definition
the process of transferring the blood of a person into the veins of another
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ekg
Definition
a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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cbc
Definition
complete blood count
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adl
Definition
activities of daily living
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rap
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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nas diet
Definition
no added salt diet
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chf
Definition
congestive heart failure
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
a term used to describe patients whose heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease
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vo
Definition
verbal order
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cerumen
Definition
ear wax
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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ot
Definition
occupational therapy
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