Chapter 5 & 6 Terms of the Week Flashcards
1
Q
anaphylaxis
A
severe reaction to an antigen
2
Q
arrhythmia
A
irregular heartbeat/rhythm
3
Q
atherosclerosis
A
hardening of the arteries caused by the formation of plaques of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries
4
Q
auscultation
A
process of listening to the sounds of the body using a stethoscope
5
Q
hematology
A
study of blood
6
Q
immunocompromised
A
having an immune system that is unable to respond properly to pathogens
7
Q
ischemia
A
deficiency of blood supply due to an obstruction
8
Q
leukopenia
A
too few white blood cells
9
Q
lymphadenopathy
A
a general term for lymph node diseases
10
Q
myocardial infarction
A
condition caused by blockage of one or more coronary arteries. AKA a “heart attack”
11
Q
splenomegaly
A
enlargement of the spleen
12
Q
tachycardia
A
fast/rapid heart beat
