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Kimberly Koontz
Medical Terminology
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04/05/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the blood
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor with special training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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tid
Definition
Three times a day
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qhs
Definition
Every night at bedtime
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prn
Definition
As needed
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po
Definition
By mouth
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UTI
Definition
Urinary Tract Infection
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pleural effusion
Definition
Condition in which excess liquid builds around the lung
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pneuonia
Definition
Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs
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anemia
Definition
Condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness
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EKG
Definition
A test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of your heart
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADLs
Definition
Activities of daily living
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Dementia
Definition
General term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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NAS
Definition
No added salt
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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