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Scott Smith
Medical Terminology
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05/16/2016

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Cardiologist
Definition
Physician specializing in Cardiology
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Hematologist
Definition
A physician trained and experienced in hematology, skilled in performing diagnostic examinations of blood and bone marrow, or in treatment of such diseases
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Diagnosis
Definition
The determination of the nature of a disease, injury, or congenital defect
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pleural effusion,
Definition
increased fluid in the pleural space/ pleural cavity
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pneumonia
Definition
Inflammation of the lung
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Anemia
Definition
Any condition in which the number of red blood cells are less than normal
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Blood Transfusion
Definition
Transfer of blood or blood component from one person to another person
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E K G
Definition
Abbreviation for electrocardiogram
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CBC
Definition
Abbreviation for complete blood count
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ADLs,
Definition
Abbreviation for activities of daily living
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Delirium
Definition
An altered state of consciousness
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Dementia
Definition
The loss, usually progressive, of cognitive and intellectual functions
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CHF
Definition
Abbreviation for congestive heart failure
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BM
Definition
Bowel Movement
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SOB
Definition
Shortness of Breath
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Cardiomyopathy
Definition
Disease of the myocardium
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HCL
Definition
Abbreviation for hydrochloric acid
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Dyspnea
Definition
Shortness of breath
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UTI
Definition
Urinary tract infection
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G-tube
Definition
Gastric feeding tube
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