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Victoria Lange
Medical Terminology
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04/07/2016

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Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (or lung) conditions and diseases.
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Hematologist
Definition
a medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs.
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Diagnosis
Definition
A determination of the nature of a cause of a disease.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of.
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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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 (interstitial spaces).
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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Funduscopic (examination)
Definition
Routine of every doctor's examination of the eye.
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pleural effusion
Definition
Occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). Can be commonly known for water on the lungs.
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anemia
Definition
A reduced delivery of oxygen to tissues.
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EKG
Definition
The record produced by electrocardiogram.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
Definition
A syndrome, or group of symptoms, caused by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the brain.
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Dementia
Definition
A group of symptoms caused by gradual death of brain cells.
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure.
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disorder cause by myocardial hypoxia, which compromises the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently.
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloric acid - a normal constituent of gastric juice in humans and other animals.
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