Contrast Flashcards
1
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of sudden onset and/or short in duration (typically referring to disease)
A
acute
2
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lasting relatively long in duration, typically at least three months
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chronic
3
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of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
A
benign
4
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tending to injure or harm
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malign
5
Q
hypo/hypercalcemia
A
a deficiency or excess of calcium in the blood
6
Q
hypo/hyperglycemia
A
a deficiency or excess of glucose in the blood
7
Q
hypo/hyperkalemia
A
a deficiency or excess of potassium in the blood
8
Q
hypo/hypermagnesemia
A
a deficiency or excess of magnesium in the blood
9
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hypo/hypernatremia
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a deficiency or excess of sodium in the blood
