Basic Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Abrasion
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scrape of the skin due to something abrasive
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Acute
A
new, usually of rapid onset and of concern, opposite of chronic
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Ambulate
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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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Artery
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blood vessel carrying blood away from the heart
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Benign
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norma, of no danger to health
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Bradycardia
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slow heart rate (HR less than 60bpm)
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Cardiomegaly
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englarged heart
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Cholecystitis
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inflammation of the cholecyst (gallbaladder)
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Chronic
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long standing constant
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COPD
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, lung Dz commonly found in smokers
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Coronary Artery
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the artery that supplies heart tissue with blood
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Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
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a.k.a. stroke, lack of blood supply to the brain causing brain damage
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Diaphoresis
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Sweating
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Distal
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farther from the trunk of the body
