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Ashley Kowalski
Medical Terminology
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07/07/2016

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Lateral
Definition
Body part furthest of center of the body.
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Bilateral
Definition
Both sides of the body.
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Mediastinal
Definition
The area between the lungs.
Term
Hematologist
Definition
Someone who specializes in the study of blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
Someone who specializes in the study of the heart and blood vessels.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
Someone who specializes in the study of diseases involving the respiratory tract
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identification of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
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ER
Definition
Medical acronym for Emergency Room
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C/O
Definition
Abbreviation for "complains of"
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SOB
Definition
Abbreviation for "shortness of breath"
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal excess of watery fluid build up in the cavities or tissues of the body.
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t.i.d
Definition
Abbreviation for three times a day, when you take medicine.
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or hard breathing.
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p.r.n
Definition
Abbreviation for "as needed"
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p.o
Definition
Abbreviation for "by mouth"
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Device to study the interior of the eyeball.
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Excess fluid in the pleural cavity.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Lung inflammation caused by viral or bacterial infection.
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Anemia
Definition
Condition that means a lack of red blood cells.
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Blood Trasnfusion
Definition
The transfer of donated blood, blood products or fluids.
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