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Brenda Mudore
Medical Terminology
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10/05/2016
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Term
hematologist
 Definition
A specialist in the science or study of blood
Term
Pulmonologist
 Definition
Doctor that specializes in diseases and the function of the lungs
Term
Cardiologist
 Definition
Doctor that specializes in the function and diseases of the heart
Term
CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
Term
Pneumonia
 Definition
inflammation of the lungs
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pleural effusion
 Definition
fluid in the lungs
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ER
 Definition
emergency room
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C/O
 Definition
complaint of
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edema
 Definition
swelling
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po
 Definition
by mouth
Term
tid
 Definition
2 times a day
Term
anemia
 Definition
low iron
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EKG
 Definition
electrocardiogram
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
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NAS
 Definition
No added salt
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prn
 Definition
when necessary
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adl
 Definition
activites of daily living
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bm
 Definition
bowel movement
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Ischemic cardiomyopathy
 Definition
narrowing of the coronary arteries which supply blood to the heart.
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hcl
 Definition
hydrocholoride
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