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Jasmin Beyers
Medical Terminology
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10/03/2016

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edema
Definition
a condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues of the body
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C/O
Definition
abbreviation for complains of
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SOB
Definition
abbreviation for shortness of breath
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ER
Definition
abbreviation for emergency room
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EKG
Definition
abbreviation for electrocardiogram
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qhs
Definition
abbreviation for at bedtime
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prn
Definition
abbreviation for as needed
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fundoscopic
Definition
an examination that allows a health care professional to see inside the eye, usually done during a routine exam.
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
(IC) happens when the heart muscle becomes weakened.usually due to a heart attack or coronary artery disease.
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CBC
Definition
abbreviation for complete blood count
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delirium
Definition
a disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech
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anemia
Definition
a condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in an unhealthy pale color and weariness
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G-tube
Definition
gastronomy tube is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.
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dyspnea
Definition
difficult or labored breathing
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cerumen
Definition
technical term for ear wax
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CHF
Definition
abbreviation for congestive heart failure
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GI
Definition
abbreviation for gastrointestinal
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NAS
Definition
abbreviation for nasal
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PO
Definition
abbreviation by mouth/orrally
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Pleural effusion
Definition
occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as "water on the lungs." It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.
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