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Benjamin Jay Flieth
Medical Terminology
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10/08/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
The study of blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
The study and diagnosis of the lung
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Cardiologist
Definition
The study of the heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
To examine and identify a illness
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Prn
Definition
to take a medication "as needed"
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Extra fluid surrounding the lungs
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
A lack of red blood cells
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram. Checks for heart activity
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Delirium
Definition
Confusion
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Dementia
Definition
A decline in mental ability
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NAS
Definition
No added salt diet restriction
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BM
Definition
Bowl Movement
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Fever
Definition
A rise in body temp above normal
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Ml
Definition
Milliliter
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy. Therapy to learn how to do every day things (brush teeth; get dressed)
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Used to save a life when the heart or breathing stops
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ADL
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Bilateral
Definition
Both sides
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