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Medical Terminology
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08/11/2016

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Term
Edema
Definition
Condition of abnormally large fluid volume in the circulatory system or tissues between the body's cells
Term
hematologist
Definition
a Medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood form organs
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pulmonologist
Definition
lung; an individual skilled in pulmonogy
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cardiologist
Definition
skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
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diagnosis
Definition
(Dx) the nature of the disease,injury
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PRN
Definition
As needed
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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anemia
Definition
a condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues
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pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lung
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fundoscopic
Definition
a device for studying the interior of the eyeball through the pupil
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Qhs
Definition
at Bedtime
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Po
Definition
by mouth
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Er
Definition
emergency room
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C/o
Definition
complains of
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SoB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Blood transfusion
Definition
transferring whole blood
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ADL
Definition
as of daily living
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delirium
Definition
a state of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity
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dementia
Definition
loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living
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NAS
Definition
no abnormalities seen
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