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Heather Madden
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Edema
Definition
abnormal fluid that accumulates in the tissues in the circulatory system between the cells of the body (interstitial Spaces)
Term
tid
Definition
Three Times a Day
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qhs
Definition
taken at bedtime or in the night time
Term
prn
Definition
given as needed, when necessary
Term
po
Definition
given by mouth or orally
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c/o
Definition
Complaint of or complains of
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
This is the determination of the disease, or a description of the cause, manifestation, nature, condition, problem, or situation
Term
Pleural Effusion
Definition
When too much fluid collects in the pleural space between the two layers of the pleura. Doctors and nurses refer to this as water on the lungs which causes SOB, chest pain, cough, and gastric discomfort. The fluid usually has to be drained if it builds up too much.
Term
Fundoscopic
Definition
Eye exam of the ocular fundus to assess retinal manifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk
Term
pneumonia
Definition
An infection in the lung that can be caused from any class of organism that can cause an infection such as bacteria, amoebae, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Term
Anemia
Definition
Condition where there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues. This is only a symptom of a disorder or other condition and is not classified as a disease.
Term
EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
This is a tracing that shows the heart's electrical action derived by amplification of small electrical impulses produced by the heart.
Term
VO
Definition
Vocal or Verbal Order
Usually Given by a Doctor VO, Dr. Matthew
Term
UA
Definition
Urinalysis which means that it is the analysis of the urine to identify or aid in the diagnosis of a disease.Urine is checked to identify if the urine contains abnormal substances.
Term
ER
Definition
Emergency Room
Term
CBC
Definition
Complete Blood Count
Term
Dementia
Definition
This is something that lasts longer than six months. It is considered a loss of mental ability that interferes with normal activities that someone does on a daily basis.
Term
Vertigo
Definition
This is a sign of dizzness or the feeling of movement of the things around you. This can happen from diseases of the inner ear, problems with the vestibular centers or from a pathway in the central nervous system.
Term
UTI
Definition
Urinary Track Infection that is caused by microorganisms in the body tissues.
Term
GI
Definition
Gastrointestinal....
This includes the stomach and intestine.
Term
HCL
Definition
The abbreviation of hydrochloric acid.
a normal level of gastric juice that is found in humans and animals.
Term
BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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Ambulate
Definition
To walk and move around by oneself
Term
ADL
Definition
Activity of Daily Living
Activities that one takes to take care of themselves and to live independently.
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