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Pamela Samuel
Medical Terminology
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05/12/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treating the lungs
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Hermatologist
Definition
MD who specializes in treatment of disorders of blood forming tissue
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ER
Definition
Emergency Room
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pneumonia
Definition
infection of the lung usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or diseases
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Dementia
Definition
mild or short term memory loss (forgetful) in decision making problems
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
every bedtime
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prn
Definition
when necessary
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fundoscopic
Definition
of,done by, or obtained by ophthalmoscopic examination of the fundus of the eye.
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anemia
Definition
condition of having less than the normal number of red cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood.
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pleural effusion
Definition
when too much fluid collects in the pleural space between the two layers
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blood transfusion
Definition
transfer of blood or blood components from one person (the donor) into the blood stream of another person (the recipient)
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
a syndrome, or group of symptoms, caused by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the brain
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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NAS
Definition
Normative Aging Study
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CHF
Definition
Congestive Heart Failure
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Dementia
Definition
A loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with normal activities of daily living
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