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denise dixon
Medical Terminology
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02/09/2017
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Hematologist
 Definition
The study of blood in health and diseases.
Term
Pulmonologist
 Definition
The health of the respiratory system,
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Cardiologist
 Definition
Experts in diseases of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels
Term
Diagnosis
 Definition
Process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition.
Term
ER
 Definition
Emergency Room
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C/O
 Definition
Care of
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SOB
 Definition
crying
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Edema
 Definition
Swelling
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tid
 Definition
Three times daily
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qhs
 Definition
At bedtime
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prn
 Definition
Use when necessary
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po
 Definition
Orally
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Fundoscopic
 Definition
Eye exam
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pleural effusion
 Definition
Fluid buildup between the Chest and Lung
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Pneumonia
 Definition
Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
Term
Anemia
 Definition
Iron or vitamin b-12 deficiency in the blood.
Term
Blood transfusion
 Definition
Procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your blood vessels.
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EKG
 Definition
An electrocardiogram.
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CBC
 Definition
A complete blood count.
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ADLs
 Definition
Activities of daily living.
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Delirium
 Definition
Disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment.
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RAP
 Definition
Resident Assessment Protocol
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Dementia
 Definition
Symptoms affecting memory, thinking and social abilities.
Term
NAS
 Definition
No add salt
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CHF
 Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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BM
 Definition
Bowel Movement
Term
ischemic
 Definition
Restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism.
Term
PT
 Definition
Patient
Term
HCL
 Definition
hydrochloride
Term
VO
 Definition
Verbal Order
Term
Fever
 Definition
Abnormally high body temperature.
Term
Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
Abnormal heart muscle
Term
OT
 Definition
Occupational Therapy
Term
Hydroactive
 Definition
Materials used for covering and protecting a wound.
Term
LOA
 Definition
leave of absences
Term
N/G
 Definition
Nasogastric tube
Term
G-tube
 Definition
Feeding Tube (Gastrostomy)
Term
UTI
 Definition
Urinary tract infection
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UA
 Definition
Urinalysis
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CPR
 Definition
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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T
 Definition
Temperature
Term
R
 Definition
Heart Rate
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P
 Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
 Definition
Blood Pressure
Term
PERL
 Definition
Pupils Equal, React To Light
Term
PA
 Definition
pulmonary artery
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Lateral
 Definition
outer side of the body part
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bilateral
 Definition
Both sides
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mediastinal
 Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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