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Melinda Nolen
Medical Terminology Project
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Medical
Undergraduate 4
05/13/2016

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Term
-itis
Definition
Inflammation
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Hematology
Definition
Study of blood
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Hematologist
Definition
MD specializing in diseases of the blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
MD specializing in treating the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
MD specializing in diseases of the respiratory tract
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal amount of fluid in body tissues causing swelling
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Pleural effusion
Definition
Collection of a large amount of fluid in a pleural space
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Anemia
Definition
When concentration of hemoglobin in the blood is below normal
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram is a print out of activity of the heart
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease that affects the heart muscle
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Dementia
Definition
Irreversible deterioration in intellectual function
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Delirium
Definition
A reversible state of disorientation and confusion
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-scopy
Definition
Visual examination
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-algia
Definition
Pain, suffering
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-ectomy
Definition
Surgical removal
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Pneumonia
Definition
Acute infection of the lungs caused by bacteria
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CHF
Definition
Congestive heart failure
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Bilateral
Definition
Having or occurring on two sides
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CPR
Definition
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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-ology
Definition
The study of
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ER
Definition
Emergency room
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BM
Definition
Bowel movement
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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