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Tabitha McMillan
Medical Termanology
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04/06/2016

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Term
Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
Term
prn
Definition
"when necessary"(from Latin pro re nata)
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
of, done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
Term
dementia
Definition
loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living, lasting more than six months, not present since birth, and not associated with a loss or alteration of consciousness.
Term
NAS
Definition
No-Salt-Added
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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hydroactive
Definition
activate with water
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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pleural effusion
Definition
an excess of fluid formed in the pleural sac
Term
anemia
Definition
a condition in which the level of red blood cells is less than usual or where the haemoglobin is less, making it more difficult for the blood to carry oxygen. The symptoms are tiredness and pale colour, especially pale lips, nails and the inside of the eyelids.
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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hematologist
Definition
a specialist in hematology
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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edema
Definition
a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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