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Toby Reeck
Medical Terminology
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01/08/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
Physician trained and experienced in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in the study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician specialized in diagnosis and treatment of lung conditions.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness Of Breath
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edema
Definition
Swelling, retaining fluid
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tid
Definition
three times daily
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qhs
Definition
every day at night time
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prn
Definition
as needed
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pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
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anemia
Definition
lack of blood/RBCs
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blood transfusion
Definition
a safe, common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous line in one of your blood vessels.
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Acts of Daily Living
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delirium
Definition
acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders. Restlessness, , illusions, and incoherence of thoughts and speech are present
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Dementia
Definition
Chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
No Added Sodium
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HOB
Definition
head of bed
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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PT
Definition
Physical Therapy
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