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| ia a medical professional who studies and treats blood conditions and disorders. |
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| a doctor who studies in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities. |
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| is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases. |
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| a condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells (interstitial spaces). |
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| abbreviation for three times a day. |
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| Medical definition of qhs: every night at bedtime. |
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| p.r.n.: Abbreviation meaning "when necessary". |
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| Read medical definition of p.o.. ... p.o.: Abbreviation meaning by mouth, orally. |
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| the fundoscopic exam is one of the few places to see live blood vessels. |
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| excess fluid that accumulates in the pleural cavity, the fluid- filled space that surrounds the lungs. |
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| lung infection, usually caused by infection with a virus or harmful bacteria but can be caused by fungi or other pathogens. |
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| usually defined as a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin in the blood |
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| the distribution of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease. |
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| is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart. |
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| A complete blood count (CBC), also known as a complete blood cell count, full blood count (FBC), or full blood exam (FBE), is a blood panel requested by a doctor or other medical professional that provides information about the cells in a patient's blood, such as the cell count for each cell type and the concentrations of various proteins and minerals. |
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| activities of daily living |
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| or acute confusional state, is an organically caused decline from a previously attained baseline level of cognitive function. |
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