Definitions #2 Flashcards
1
Q
Incubation
A
Process of promoting growth of microbial or tissue cultures
2
Q
Ketones
A
Chemicals produced during fat metabolism
3
Q
Holter Monitor
A
Portable EKG that monitors over 24 hour period
4
Q
dysuria
A
painful or difficult urination
5
Q
dialysis
A
The process of removing waste from the blood not filtered by kidneys
6
Q
dyspnea
A
difficult or painful breathing
7
Q
Ectopic beat
A
originates outside the SA node
8
Q
Lithotripsy
A
surgical crushing of stones
9
Q
Culture
A
process in which specimens are placed in a substance to allow microorganism growth
10
Q
microscope
A
instrument used to magnify objects not visible to the naked eye
11
Q
Turbidity
A
Urine that is cloudy or hazy
12
Q
Specific Gravity
A
Reflects ability of the kidney to dilute urine
13
Q
Nitrate
A
indicated bacteria in urine
