Definition Terms Flashcards
1
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Coma
A
Stuporous condition due to an injury or a disease
2
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Convalescence
A
Stage of recovery following illness
3
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Cyanosis
A
Blueness of skin, m.m. (Mucus membrane) and nail-beds- indicates low oxygen
4
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Decubitus
(Act of lying down)
A
Bedsore caused by pressure
5
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Defecation
A
Stool, bm (act of)
6
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Dentures
A
False teeth
7
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Diarrhea
A
Frequent liquid bowel movements
8
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Disinfectant
A
Anything that kills bacteria
9
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Disoriented
A
Confused as to time, place, identity
10
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Dysmenorrhea
A
Painful (difficult) menstruation or monthly flow
11
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Dyspnea
A
Difficult (painful) breathing
12
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Embolism
A
Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot or foreign substance moving in blood stream
13
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Emesis
A
Vomitus or vomit
14
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Enema
A
An injection of fluid into the rectum
15
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Fecal impaction
A
A collection of hard feces in the lower bowel
