Basic Medical Terminology Flashcards
1
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Rapid onset and short duration
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Acute
2
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temporary cessation of breathing particularly during sleep
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Apnea
3
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substance used to promote urine production
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Diuretic
4
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difficulty or discomfort breathing
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Dyspnea
5
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Medical practice relating to the kidneys
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Nephrology
6
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the estimated course and outcome of a disease
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Prognosis
7
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difficulty understanding language or using language to speak or write
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aphasia
8
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impaired balance or coordination due to damage to the brain, nerves, or muscles
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ataxia
9
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the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus
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Embolism