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Vone Parnell-Posley
Medical Terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
07/10/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A medical professional who studies and treats blood conditions and disorders.
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Cardiologist
Definition
who is a medical doctor that specializes in the heart.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Hematologist
Definition
A medical professional who studies and treats blood conditions and disorders.
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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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ER
Definition
emergency room
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Anemia
Definition
is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red cells
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fundoscopic
Definition
an eye examination- part of every doctor's routine
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Pneumonia
Definition
a lung infection
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blood transfusion
Definition
is a medical procedure in which you receive whole blood or parts through your veins
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EKG
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An electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG) is a test in which electrode patches are attached to the skin to monitor the electrical activity of the heart.
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CBC
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Complete Blood Count (CBC) A complete blood count (CBC) gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells camera.gif, white blood cells camera.gif, and platelets.
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Delirium
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an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
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Dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
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NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
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ADL
Definition
Activities of Daily Living
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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HCL
Definition
HCL(acid) is the hydrochloride form
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CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that is performed on people who are suffering from cardiac arrest. The purpose of CPR is to provide a flow of oxygenated blood to the brain until other procedures can be performed to restore the person's heartbeat and breathing.
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