Basic Medical Terminology Flashcards

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Rapid onset and short duration

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Acute

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2
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temporary cessation of breathing particularly during sleep

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Apnea

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3
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substance used to promote urine production

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Diuretic

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4
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difficulty or discomfort breathing

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Dyspnea

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5
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Medical practice relating to the kidneys

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Nephrology

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6
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the estimated course and outcome of a disease

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Prognosis

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7
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difficulty understanding language or using language to speak or write

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aphasia

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8
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impaired balance or coordination due to damage to the brain, nerves, or muscles

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ataxia

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9
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the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus

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Embolism

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