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Gina Xiong
Medical Terminology
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01/08/2017

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Hematologist
Definition
A specialist in hematology
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A specialist who treat the lungs diseases and conditions
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Cardiologist
Definition
A specialist in heart
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Diagnosis
Definition
The process by determining by examining the nature and circumstances of disease condition
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
Term
C/O
Definition
complains of
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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edema
Definition
effusion of serous fluid into the interstices of cells in tissue spaces or into body cavities
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every hour
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prn
Definition
as needed
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po
Definition
by mouth
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fundoscopic exam
Definition
exam of the eye using a opthalmoscope
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pleural effusion
Definition
a condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung
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pneumonia
Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid
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anemia
Definition
a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin
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blood transfusion
Definition
The transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) into the bloodstream of another person (the recipient)
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram. Used to monitor your heart
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CBC
Definition
a blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia
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ADLs
Definition
routine activities that people tend do every day without needing assistance
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delirium
Definition
a mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech, and hallucinations
Term
RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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dementia
Definition
a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning
Term
NAS (Neotatal Abstinence syndrome)
Definition
a group of problems that occur in a newborn who was exposed to addictive opiate drugs while in the mother's womb
Term
CHF (Congestive heart failure)
Definition
heart failure in which the heart is unable to maintain adequate circulation of blood in the tissues of the body or to pump out the venous blood returned to it by the venous circulation—compare coronary failure
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel movement
Term
ischemic
cardiomyopathy
Definition
heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of their body due to coronary artery disease
Term
Pt
Definition
patient
Term
HCL
Definition
a normal constituent of gastric juice in humans and other animals
Term
VO
Definition
value object
Term
fever
Definition
an abnormally high body temperature, usually accompanied by shivering, headache, and in severe instances, delirium
Term
cerumen
Definition
earwax
Term
dyspnea
Definition
breathlessness or shorthess of breath; labored or difficult breathing
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointesional
Term
IM
Definition
Intramuscular
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resident
Definition
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis
Term
series
Definition
a number of things or events that are arranged or happen one after the other
Term
D/T
Definition
diphtheria-tetanus
Term
ML
Definition
Milliliter
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
Term
OT
Definition
occupational therapy
Term
UA
Definition
urinalysis unstable angina
Term
hydroactive
Definition
dressing to pressure ulcer until healed
Term
LOA
Definition
Leave of Absence
Term
N/g
Definition
Nasogastric
Term
G Tube
Definition
Gastric tube
Term
CPR (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
Definition
a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest)
Term
T
Definition
Temp
Term
R
Definition
Respiration
Term
P
Definition
Pulse
Term
BP
Definition
blood pressure
Term
PERL
Definition
pupils equal and reactive to light (and accommodation)
Term
PA
Definition
physician assistant
Term
Lateral
Definition
to the outer side of the body part, but it is also used to refer to the side of a body part
Term
Bilateral
Definition
both sides
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Mediastatinal
Definition
A septum between two parts of an organ or a cavity
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