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Arica LaCosse
Medical Terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
05/11/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
is a doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a medical speciality that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract
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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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Congestive Heart Failure
Definition
CHF,A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should
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left pleural effusion
Definition
PE,is an abnormal amount of fluid around the lung. Pleural effusions can result from many medical conditions
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pneumonia
Definition
PNA, is an inflammatory condition of the lung affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli.
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Anemia
Definition
Anemia is a condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells provide oxygen to body tissues.
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
is a safe, common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels. Blood transfusions are done to replace blood lost during surgery or due to a serious injury
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Fundoscopic
Definition
examination Physical exam The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk
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PRN
Definition
as needed
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PO
Definition
Per os, by mouth
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QH
Definition
Every hour
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QHS
Definition
Every night at bedtime.
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Q4
Definition
every 4 hours
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T.I.D
Definition
means three times a day. Latin word "tier en die"
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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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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