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Teresa Soto
Medical Terminology
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01/08/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in the study of blood and its diseases
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a specialist in the study of the lungs and its diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
A specialist in the study of the heart and its diseases
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identifying a disease or illness from the signs and symptoms
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Anemia
Definition
Lack of or without blood
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection in the air sacs of the lungs and can fill with fluid
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Dementia
Definition
Memory loss that can interfere with daily functioning
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-edema
Definition
swelling
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease pertaining to the heart and muscle
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Bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement or Bone Marrow
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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PA
Definition
Post-anterior or Physicians Assistant
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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BP
Definition
Blood Pressure
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OT
Definition
Occupational Therapy
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N/G
Definition
Nasogastric
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G-tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube
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