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Alexandra Pedicini
Medical Terminology
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08/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
a blood specialist
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pulmonologist
Definition
diagnoses and treats lung diseases
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cardiologist
Definition
diagnoses and treats heart problems
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anemia
Definition
condition of having lower than normal number of red bloodcells
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pleural effusion
Definition
presence of fluid in the pleural cavity
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EKG
Definition
a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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urinalysis
Definition
test that evaluates a sample of urine
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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delirium
Definition
mental disturbance with a severe impact on mental abilities
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dementia
Definition
impairment of at least 2 brain functions such as memory loss and judgment
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ADLs
Definition
abbreviation for activities of daily living
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
disease of the myocardium
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psychotropic
Definition
capable of affecting the mind, emotions and behavior, used in the treatment of mental illness
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HCL
Definition
hydrochloric acid
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ischmeia
Definition
local loss of blood supply due to obstruction to a blood vessel
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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effusion
Definition
escape of body fluid into a body cavity
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funduscopic
Definition
eye exam
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