21-40 Flashcards
define congenital
present at birth
define consistency
degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is in relation to how it flows
define constrict
to draw together or become smaller
define contingent
dependent
define contraindication
a reason something is not advisable or should not be done
define convulsive
having or causing convulsions, i.e., violent shaking of the body
define cursory
quick, perfunctory, not thorough
define defecate
expel feces
define deficit
a deficiency or lack of something
define depress
press downwards
define depth
downward measurement from a surface
define deteriorating
worsening
define diagnosis
identification of an injury or disease
define diffuse
spread over a large area; generalized
define dilate
to enlarge or expand
define dilute
to make a liquid less concentrated
define discrete
distinct, separate
define distal
distant; away from the center (such as of the body)
define distended
enlarged or expanded from pressure
define dysfunction
impaired or abnormal functioning
