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Tracia Drakeford Berry
Medical Terminology
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05/15/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
A physician trained in hematology, that is skilled in examining blood, bone marrow and other diseases.
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hematology
Definition
the study of blood
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cardiologist
Definition
A physician skilled in heart disease
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pulmonologist
Definition
someone skilled in pulmonology
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pulmonology
Definition
the study of lung and respiratory system
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breathe
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edema
Definition
large fluid volume in the circulatory system or tissue in between cells
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fundoscopic
Definition
synonyms of ophthalmoscope, which is device used to study the interior through eye pupil.
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PRN
Definition
PRO RE NATA patient needs, time medications is giving
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pleural effusion
Definition
water on the lungs
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EKG (electrocardiogram)
Definition
scans of the hearts actions
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
the state of mental confusion that happens fast
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NAS
Definition
abbreviation for nasal
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CHF
Definition
abbreviation for congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
abbreviation for bowel movement
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HCL
Definition
abbreviation forhydrochloric acid
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RAP
Definition
abbreviation for rapid assessment procedure
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psychotropic
Definition
drugs used for treating mental illness
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
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