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Kelly Jansson
Medical terminology
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08/11/2016
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Term
Hematologist
 Definition
specialist in study of blood
Term
ER
 Definition
emergency room
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SOB
 Definition
shortness of breath
Term
pleural effusion
 Definition
A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.
Term
fundoscopic
 Definition
Bottom part of hollow organ seen with scope.
Term
pneumonia
 Definition
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection
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anemia
 Definition
a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
Term
EKG
 Definition
a recording of the electrical activity of the heart
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CBC
 Definition
complete blood count
Term
delirium
 Definition
A sudden state of severe confusion and rapid changes in brain function
Term
DYSPNEA
 Definition
difficult or labored breathing
Term
BM
 Definition
bowl movement
Term
ml
 Definition
millaliter
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UTI
 Definition
urianary tract infection
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CHF
 Definition
congestive heart failure
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PT
 Definition
physical therapy
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bilateral
 Definition
affecting both sides
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PA
 Definition
physician assistant
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lateral
 Definition
at or towards the side
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mediastinal
 Definition
a median septum or partition between two parts of an organ
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