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heather maurer
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Medical
Undergraduate 1
10/09/2016

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Term
hematologist
Definition
medical professional who studies and treats blood conditions and disorders
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pulmonologist
Definition
Pulmonologists are specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
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cardiologist
Definition
study the disorders of the heart
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diagnosis
Definition
identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon
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c/o
Definition
Cardiac output, the volume of blood being pumped by the heart per time unit
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sacral
Definition
triangular bone at the base of the spine
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tid
Definition
Latin for three times daily; usually refers to medication dosage
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sob
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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er
Definition
emergency room
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edema
Definition
swelling caused by fluid retention
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qhs
Definition
At Bedtime
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prn
Definition
As Needed
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po
Definition
By Mouth, Orally
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ekg
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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cbc
Definition
Complete Blood Count
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adl
Definition
Activities Of Daily Living
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poa
Definition
power of attorney
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rap
Definition
Right Atrial Pressure
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ng
Definition
Nasogastric
Term
cpr
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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im
Definition
Intramuscular
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benign
Definition
Of no danger to health; not malignant or disease-causing
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anemia
Definition
condition in which you don't have enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body's tissues
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vertigo
Definition
sensation of spinning
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delirium
Definition
confused state
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ischemic
Definition
restriction in blood supply to tissues
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bilaterally
Definition
having two sides; pertaining to both sides.
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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pleural transfusion
Definition
excess fluid around the lungs
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cardiomyopathy
Definition
group of diseases that affect the heart muscle
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mediastinal
Definition
central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue, within the thorax.
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