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Caitlin Phelps
Medical Terminology
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
01/05/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician specializing in the study of blood and blood forming organs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician specializing in the study of lung diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
A physician specializing in the study of the heart
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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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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Swelling caused by excessive fluid trapped in your body's tissues
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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QHS
Definition
Every night at bedtime
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Pleural effusion
Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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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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Anemia
Definition
A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Procedure in which blood is given through and intravenous line
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Delirium
Definition
Serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of surroundings
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Dementia
Definition
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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HCL
Definition
Hydrochloride
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Dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or labored breathing
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GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal
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