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Ladii Rollins
Medical Terminology
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07/06/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
A Specialist in the study of blood.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A Specialist in the study of the heart.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A Specialist in the study of lung diseases.
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Anemia
Definition
A Red blood deficiency.
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arthritis
Definition
Joint inflamation
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Funduscopic
Definition
Routine examination of the eye
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Dermatitis
Definition
Inflammation of the skin
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Pneumonia
Definition
A condition by which the lungs are inflamed and affecting the air sacks.
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Built up fluid within the lung and chest lining.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Transferring blood from one to another through their vein.
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Nas Diet
Definition
Is a balanced diet which includes all food groups but with low amounts of sodium.
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cerumen
Definition
another name for earwax
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Dimentia
Definition
A Condition that causes impairment of the mind and social skills.
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ADL assistance
Definition
Activities of Daily living which include bathing, walking, talking,
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Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Weakened heart muscle causes this condition.
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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Hydroactive
Definition
Used to dress an ulcer until healing occurs
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a process where one uses chest compresions and artificial air to help the body function properly.
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lateral
Definition
relates to the side of
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mediastinal
Definition
Body function and dysfunction to the heart and surroundin gtissues
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