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Rhonda VanKikr
Medical Terminology
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08/14/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
the branch of medicine concerning the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to the blood
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Cardiologist
Definition
someone who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders pertaining to the heart
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Pulmonologist
Definition
a physican with specialized knowledge in diagnosising and treating diseases of the lungs
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Diagnosis
Definition
the identification of the nature of an illness or problem by examining the symptoms
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C/O
Definition
complaining of
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
excessive watery fluid collecting in the cavities ot tissues of the body
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tid
Definition
three times a day
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qhs
Definition
medicines to be delivered at bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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Fundoscopic
Definition
routine inspection of the eye through an ophthalmoscope
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pleural effusion
Definition
build uoof fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest
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adl
Definition
activities of daily living
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delirium
Definition
seriuos disturbance in mental illness that results in confused thinking and reduced awareness of thinking
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psychotropic medicines
Definition
antipsychotics, antidepressants, ADHD drugs, anti-anxiety medication, and mood stablizers are common psychotropic medications
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ischemic cardiomypathy
Definition
the heart muscle is weakened, the left ventricle is usually enlarged and dialateed
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dyspnea
Definition
shortness of breath
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Cerumen
Definition
yellow substance secreted in the ear canal known as earwax
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bilateral
Definition
affecting both sides
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mediastinal
Definition
the central compartment of the thoracic cavity surrounded by loose connective tissue
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