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Margaret A. Tyler
Medical Terminology
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02/12/2017

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
specialist in blood diseases
Term
Pulmonologist
Definition
A phsyciain who treats disorders of the respiratory system.
Term
Cardiologist
Definition
A physician who treats disorders of the
cardiovascular system.
Term
Diagnosis
Definition
Establishing the cause and nature of a disease
Term
edema
Definition
swelling and puffiness
Term
prn
Definition
as needed
Term
delirium
Definition
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
Term
pneumonia
Definition
condition of the lungs
Term
anemia
Definition
Any condition characterized by a reduction in the number of red blood cells or a deficiency in their hemoglobin.
Term
EKG
Definition
electrocardiography
Term
fundoscopic
Definition
A condition in which excess fluid builds around the lung
Term
Dementia
Definition
Cognitive deficit, including memory impairment
Term
BM
Definition
bowel movement
Term
ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
A condition where the heart can no longer pump enough blood to the rest of the body due to coronary artery disease.
Term
tid
Definition
three times a day
Term
DYSPNEA
Definition
difficulty breathing
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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OT
Definition
occupational therapy
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cpr
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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bilateral
Definition
pertaining to two sides
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