Basic Medical Terminology Flashcards by Amanda Robinson | Brainscape

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Ambulate

A

To walk from place to place

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Anterior

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Located towards the front of the body

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Cardiomegaly

A

Enlarged heart

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Cholecystitis

A

Inflammation of gallbladder

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COPD

A

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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Diaphoresis

A

Sweating

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Dyspnea

A

Problems with breathing

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Ecchymosis

A

Bruise

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Edema

A

Swelling

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Emesis

A

Vomiting

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Epistaxis

A

Nose bleed

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Erythema

A

Reddness

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Grossly

A

Obviously/a lot

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Hematemesis

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Blood in vomit

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Hemoptysis

A

Coughing up blood

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Hypertension

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High blood pressure

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Hypoxia

A

Low O2 saturation

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Infarct

A

Area of dead tissue after lack of blood flow to a certain area

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Ischemia

A

Lack of blood supply

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Melena

A

Black tarry stool

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Myalgia

A

Muscular pain/aches

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Pruritic

A

Itchy

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Purulent

A

Pus like

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Rhinorrhea

A

Runny nose

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Sepsis

A

Dangerous infection in blood

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STEMI

A

ST elevation in MI

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Syncope

A

Passing out