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Teonisha Howard
Medical Terminology
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07/05/2016

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Term
Hematologist
Definition
Specialist in hematology, the study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
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Pulmonologist
Definition
A physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases.
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Cardiologist
Definition
A doctor who specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels of the heart.
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Diagnosis
Definition
Identifies the nature of an illness and other problems by examinating symptoms.
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Jehovah’s Witness
Definition
A form of religion
Term
SOB
Definition
shortness of breath
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Edema
Definition
Abnormal large fluid volume in the circulatory system or in tissues between the body's cells.
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TID
Definition
Three times a day
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PRN
Definition
As needed for pain
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PO
Definition
By mouth
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Fundoscopic
Definition
Device for studying the interior of the eyeball through the pupil
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Pleural Effusion
Definition
Water on the lungs
Term
Pneumonia
Definition
Infection in the lungs
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Anemia
Definition
Condition in which there is reduced delivery of oxygen to the tissues.
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Blood transfusion
Definition
Administration of whole blood or a component, such as packed red cells, to replace blood lost through trauma, surgery, or disease.
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EKG
Definition
Electrocardiography
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CBC
Definition
Complete blood count
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ADL
Definition
Activity daily living
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Delirium
Definition
State of mental confusion that develops quickly and usually fluctuates in intensity.
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RAP
Definition
Rapid assessment procedure
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