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Sara Alcozer
Medical Terminology
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04/10/2016

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Hematologist
Definition
medical specialist in the field of blood cells and blood-forming organs
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Pulmonologist
Definition
is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases
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edema
Definition
abnormal accumulation of fluid in thetissresor in the body cavities causing swelling
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tid
Definition
3 times a day
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qhs
Definition
at bedtime
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prn
Definition
as needed
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SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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pleural effusion
Definition
a buildup offluid betweenthe tissues that line the lungs and chest
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pneumonia
Definition
acute infection of one or both lungs that can be caused by a bacterium
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anemia
Definition
condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, hemoglobin or total volume
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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
mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech and hallucinations
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RAP
Definition
rapid assessment procedure
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Dementia
Definition
progressive conditio marked by the development of multiple cogntive defecits
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NAS
Definition
Normative Aging Study
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CHF
Definition
congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
bowel movement
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ischemic cardiomyopathy
Definition
the heart muscle is weakend
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