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Vanessa Rollins
Medical Terninology
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Medical
Not Applicable
08/11/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Branch of medicine dealing with the blood and blood-forming tissues,
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases
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congestive heart failure
Definition
a weakness of the heart that leads to buildup of fluid in the lungs and surrounding body tissue
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left pleural effusion
Definition
a build up of fluid in the pleural space
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection
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severe anemia
Definition
a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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sob
Definition
shortness of breath
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c/o
Definition
complaint of
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qhs
Definition
nightly at bedtime
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po
Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic
Definition
ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye
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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 if your heart
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CBC
Definition
a blood test that is used to evaluate your overall health
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ADLS
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
serious disturbance in mental abilities that result in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental process caused by brain disease or injury marked by memory disorders, personality change , and impaired reasoning
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