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Alexis Hess
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in treating heart disorders.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the lung.
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Diagnosis
Definition
The identification of the nature of an illness by examinations of the symptoms.
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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C/O
Definition
complaining of
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ER
Definition
emergency room
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Edema
Definition
swelling
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TID
Definition
three times a day
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QHS
Definition
every bedtime
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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Po
Definition
by mouth (per oral)
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Fundoscopic
Definition
examining the eye. part of every doctor examine.
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Benign
Definition
tumor of growth being non cancerous.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
"water on the lungs" build up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
inflammation of one or both lungs.
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Anemia
Definition
Less than normal number of red blood cells or less than normal quantity of hemoglobin.
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EKG
Definition
electrocardiogram- measurement of electrical activity of the heart.
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CBC
Definition
"complete blood count" a blood test used to evaluate your overall health
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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RAP
Definition
right atrial pressure
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NAS
Definition
no added salt
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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psychotropic
Definition
having an altering effect on perception or behavior.
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PT
Definition
physical therapy
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VO
Definition
verbal order
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D/T
Definition
due to
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