Chapter 49 Flashcards
1
Q
Apnea
A
The lack or absence (a) of breathing (pnea)
2
Q
Congenital
A
To be born with
3
Q
Dysrhythmia
A
An abnormal (dys) heart rhythm (rhythmia); arrhythmia
4
Q
Hypertension
A
High blood pressure
5
Q
Lymphedema
A
A buildup of lymph in the tissues causing edema (swelling)
6
Q
Pneumonia
A
Inflammation and infection of lung tissue
7
Q
Sleep Apnea
A
Pauses (a) in breathing (pnea) that occur during sleep
8
Q
Lymphoma
A
Cancer involving cells in the immune system (lymphocytes)
