Chapter 9 - The Nervous System (FEx Whole Terms)) Flashcards
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infraction
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area of necrotic tissue
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syncope
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temporary loss of consciousness; fainting
3
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systole
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contraction phase of the cardiac cycle
4
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shunt
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a bypass or diversion of fluid
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paroxysmal
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occurring in sharp, spasmodic episodes
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occlusion
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a complete obstruction
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perfusion
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process where blood is forced to flow through a vascular bed
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convulsion
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event due to excessive electrical activity in the brain
9
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exacerbation
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period of increased severity of a disease
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murmur
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abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the heart or a vessel
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stent
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wire mesh tube used to keep tubular structures open
12
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palpation
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forcible, rapid heartbeat felt by the patient
13
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stuporous
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pertaining to a state of impaired consciousness
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angina
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chest pain of cardiac origin
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remission
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period of lessening or absence of symptoms
