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Kaneesha Brooks
Medical Terminology
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02/10/2017
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Term
hematologist
 Definition
Someone who specializes in the study of blood
Term
pulmonologist
 Definition
a specialist in the study of pulmonology
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pulmonology
 Definition
the study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the lungs
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cardioogist
 Definition
specialist of the heart
Term
left pleural effusion
 Definition
discharge of blood or lymph into the left pleura (sides of thoracic cavity)
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congestive heart failure
 Definition
heart fails to provide enough circulation of blood in the tissue, unable to pump venous blood out
Term
SOB
 Definition
Shortness of breath
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C/O
 Definition
complains of
Term
pedal edema
 Definition
an abnormal excess of serious fluid in the foot
Term
tid
 Definition
three times a day
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qhs
 Definition
every night at bedtime
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po
 Definition
per os
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prn
 Definition
as needed, as circumstances require
Term
fundoscopic
 Definition
exam done by viewing the interior of the eye
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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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RAP
 Definition
right atrial pressure
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NAS
 Definition
no added salt
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psychotropic
 Definition
acting on the mind
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