Chapter 38 Flashcards
1
Q
Glucometer
A
A device for measuring (meter) blood glucose (gluco); glucose meter
2
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Glucosuria
A
Sugar (glucose) in the urine (uria)
3
Q
Hematoma
A
A swelling (oma) that contains blood (hemat)
4
Q
Hematuria
A
Blood (hemat) in the urine (uria)
5
Q
Hemopytosis
A
Bloody (hemo) sputum (ptysis means to spit)
6
Q
Ketone
A
A substance appearing in urine from the rapid breakdown of fat for energy; acetone, ketone body
7
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Melena
A
A black, tarry stool
8
Q
Sputum
A
Mucus from the respiratory system when expectorated (expelled) through the mouth
