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Cedric Rogers Jr
Medical Terminology
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04/09/2016

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Pulmonologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in lung conditions.
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Hematologist
Definition
Physician who specializes in blood conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
A decision reached from an examination
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ER
Definition
Emergency room or extended release
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C/O
Definition
Complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breathe
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal fluid accumulation in tissues or body cavities
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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PO
Definition
Orally
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Presence of fluid resulting from excessive transdutation or exudation from the pleural surfaces
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of any part, segment, or lobe of the lung
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Anemia
Definition
Reduction in the number of circulating erythrocytes or quantity of hemoglobin
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Introduction of whole blood or blood components directly into the bloodstream
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram or electrocardiograph
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activity of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
Disorder characterized by confusion, inattentiveness, or disorientation
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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