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Kavina Roberts
Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
04/05/2016

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HEMATOLOGIST

Definition
the study of the nature, function, and diseases of the blood and of blood-forming organs
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CARDIOLOGIST

Definition
a heart doctor
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PULMONOLOGIST

Definition
a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats lung diseases
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PNEUMONIA
Definition
Infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid.
Term
ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY
Definition
IC) is a condition that occurs when the heart muscle is weakened. In this condition, the left ventricle, which is the main heart muscle, is usually enlarged and dilated. This condition can be a result of a heart attack or coronary artery disease, a narrowing of the arteries.
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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PT
Definition
patient
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LOA
Definition
leave of absence
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RAP
Definition
resident assessment protocol
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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UTI
Definition
urinary tract infection
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T
Definition
tempature
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BP
Definition
blood pressure
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P
Definition
pulse
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CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE
Definition
A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should.
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DEMENTIA
Definition
A group of thinking and social symptoms that interferes with daily functioning.
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BLOOD TRANSFUSION
Definition
is a safe, common procedure in which blood is given to you through an intravenous (IV) line in one of your bloodvessels. Blood transfusions are done to replace blood lost during surgery or due to a serious injury.
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LEFT PLEURAL EFFUSION
Definition
Is an accumulation of fluid in the chest or on the lung.
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FUNDOSCOPIC
Definition
 The examination of the ocular fundus to assess retinalmanifestations of hypertension, DM, retinal detachment, melanoma, and sundry ilk
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DELIRIUM
Definition
is a serious disturbance in mental abilities that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of your environment. 
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