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Brittany Lopes
Medical Terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
07/07/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
a physician who possesses specialized skill in the diagnosis and treatment of the pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
Term
ER C/O
Definition
Emergency room, Complaints of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Pneumonia
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
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Fundoscopic exam
Definition
is a routine part of every doctor's examination of the eye, not just the ophthalmologist's. It consists exclusively of inspection.
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Anemia
Definition
a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram- a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart.
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Dementia
Definition
an overall term that describes a wide range of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities.
Term
Delirium
Definition
a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment.
Term
RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure- team-based qualitative inquiry using triangulation,
iterative data analysis, and additional data collection to
quickly develop a preliminary understanding of a situation
from the insider’s perspective.
Term
NAS
Definition
No Added Salt
Term
CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure- 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
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count- a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders
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G-Tube
Definition
Gastrostomy Tube- a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
Term
Psychotropic
Definition
relating to or denoting drugs that affect a person's mental state.
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
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
Term
Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection- an infection in any part of your urinary system — your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.
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