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04/07/2016

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Jehovah Witness-
Definition
Member of the christian movement founded by the US by Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916). They refuse military service and blood transfusions on religious grounds.
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Asian-
Definition
Of relating to Asia or its people, custom, or language.

A native to Asia or a person of Asia descent.
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Hispanic-
Definition
Of relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries especially those in Latin america.
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Hematologist-
Definition
Study of blood. The word "Heme" comes from the Greek for blood.
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Pulmonologist-
Definition
Is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and a skill diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (Lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist-
Definition
A doctor with special training and a skill in finding, treating, and preventing blood vessels.
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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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C/O-
Definition
Complaint of.
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SOB-
Definition
Shortness of breath.
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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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TID-
Definition
Abbreviation for "ter in die" which in Latin means three times a day.
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QD-
Definition
Abbreviation for "quaque die" which means everyday.
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PRN-
Definition
Abbreviation meaning "when necessary" (from the Latin "pro re nata").
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PO-
Definition
Is an adverbial phrase meaning literally from Latin "by opening" or "by the way of the opening".
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Fundoscopic-
Definition
The examination of the ocular fundus to asses retinal manifestations of hypertension, retinal detachment, and melonoma.
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Pleural effusion-
Definition
An accumulation of fluid between the layers of membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity.
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Pneumonia-
Definition
An acute disease that is marked by inflammation of lung tissue, is characterized by fever, chills, cough, difficulty in breathing, fatigue, chest pain, and reduce lung expansion.
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Anemia-
Definition
A condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume.
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Blood transfusion-
Definition
The process of transferring blood of a person into the veins of another.
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EKG-
Definition
An electrocardiogram is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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CBC-
Definition
A complete blood count is a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia.
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ADLs-
Definition
Activities of daily living are routine activities that people tend do everyday with needing assistance. There are six basic ADLs: Eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and continence.
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Delirium-
Definition
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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RAP-
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure.
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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
Abbreviation for nasal.
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CHF-
Definition
Congestive heart failure. : heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation—compare coronary failure.
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ADL-
Definition
Activities of daily living.
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BM-
Definition
Abbreviation for bowel movement.
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy-
Definition
(IC)is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries.
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PT-
Definition
Prothrombin time (PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion (plasma) of your blood to clot.
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HCL-
Definition
Abbreviation for hydrochloric acid.
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VO-
Definition
Abbreviation for vocal order.
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Fever-
Definition
Is part of the body's own disease-fighting arsenal: rising body temperatures apparently are capable of killing off many disease- producing organisms.
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CER-
Definition
Conditioned emotional response
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Dyspnea-
Definition
Shortness of breath, a subjective difficulty or distress in breathing, usually associated with disease of the heart or lungs; occurs normally during intense physical exertion or at high altitude.
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GI-
Definition
Commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and the small and large intestine.
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IM-
Definition
Abbreviation for internal medicine; intramuscular.
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D/T-
Definition
Abbreviation for delirium tremens; duration of tetany.
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ml-
Definition
Abbreviation for milliliter.
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UTI-
Definition
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra.
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UA-
Definition
Abbreviation for urinalysis.
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OT-
Definition
therapeutic use of self-care, work, and recreational activities to increase independent function, enhance development, and prevent disability; may include adaptation of tasks or environment to achieve maximum independence and optimal quality of life.(occupational therapy).
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Hydroactive dressing-
Definition
Wafer-type dressings that contain hydroactive particles which, when in contact with wound exudate, form a fluid/gel environment over the wound bed.
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N/G-
Definition
An NG (nasogastric) tube is one that is passed through the nose (via the nasopharynx and esophagus) down into the stomach.
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G-tube-
Definition
Is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
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Jehovah Witness-
Definition
Member of the christian movement founded by the US by Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916). They refuse military service and blood transfusions on religious grounds.
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CPR-
Definition
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
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BP-
Definition
Abbreviation for blood pressure.
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PERL-
Definition
Acronym for pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation.
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PA-
Definition
A physician assistant (PA) is a mid-level medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed doctor (an MD) or osteopathic physician (a DO).
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Lateral-
Definition
In anatomy, the side of the body or a body part that is farther from the middle or center of the body.
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Bilateral-
Definition
Of, relating to, or affecting the right and left sides of the body or the right and left members of paired organs.
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Mediastinal-
Definition
Of, relating to, or affecting the mediastinum .
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Jehovah Witness-
Definition
Member of the christian movement founded by the US by Charles Taze Russell (1852-1916). They refuse military service and blood transfusions on religious grounds.
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