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Christine Gidley
Medical Terminology
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02/12/2017

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Term
Pulmonogist
Definition
Doctor who specializes in the treatment of or relating to the lungs.
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Pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, and chemical irritants.
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Congestive heart failure
Definition
Congestion or fluid around the heart that is causing it to not perform adequately in its function of pumping the blood.
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PERL
Definition
Pupils equal and reactive to light.
Term
Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
The heart can no longer pump enough blood through the body due to coronary artery disease which is the narrowing of the small blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart.
Term
Dementia
Definition
describes a range of symptoms associated with memory lose or other skills severe enough to affect a person's life.
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Delirium
Definition
A state of mental confusion or excitement followed by disorientation for time and place.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart.
Term
LOA
Definition
Leave of Absence
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system.
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NAS Diet
Definition
No Added Salt or low sodium diet
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Hydroactive Dressing
Definition
Original duoderm dressing designed for management of partial or full thickness pressure sores and leg ulcers.
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Hematologist
Definition
Doctor who studies blood, blood-forming organs or blood diseases.
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count test to evaluate health and try to dect any problems such as anemia, infection or leukemia
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Diurese
Definition
Increased urine
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SOB
Definition
Short of Breath
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Psychotropic
Definition
Drugs that affect a person's mental state.
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Cough
Definition
a normal reaction to clear the throat
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Feeding Tube
Definition
A device placed in your stomach to supply nutrition.
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Ambulate
Definition
To walk or move about.
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