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Debbie Bremel
Medical Terminology
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Medical
Not Applicable
10/07/2016

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Hemotologist

 

Definition

A physician that specializes in Hemotology

 

Term

cargiologist

 

Definition
a pshysician that specializes in finding and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels
Term
Edema
Definition
an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissue of the body
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t.i.d
Definition
three time a day
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PRN
Definition
as needed/ when necessary
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P.O.
Definition
by mouth/ orally
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qhs
Definition
every bed time
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pneaumonia
Definition
inflamation of the lungs usually caused by bacteria, or virus..
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anemia
Definition
condition in which the hemoglobin content in blood is below normal
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E/R
Definition
emergency room
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C/O
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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fundoscopic
Definition

fundoscopic (exam) :

eye exam

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blood transfusion
Definition
process of transferring the blood of one person to another
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram: a test that checks for electrical activity in your heart
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CBC
Definition
complete blood count
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ADL's
Definition
activities of daily living
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Delerium
Definition
acute fluctuating change in mental status
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RAP
Definition
Rapid Assesment procedure
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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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