EAC medical terms in common use Flashcards
1
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acidosis
A
an acid imbalance in the body
2
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acute
A
severe, rapidly developing, or of sudden onset
3
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bradycardia
A
abnormally low heart contractions and consequent slow pulse below 60bpm. absolute bradycardia is less then 40bpm
4
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coma
A
complete unconsciousness
5
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contusion
A
a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.
6
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dysphagia
A
interference with the act of swallowing
7
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epistaxis
A
bleeding from the nose
8
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excreta
A
the natural discharges from the body: faeces, urine and sweat
9
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fever
A
a rise in body temperature
10
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gastric
A
relating to the stomach
11
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haematemesis
A
vomiting blood from the stomach
12
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haematoma
A
a swelling filled with blood; a bruise
13
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haematuria
A
blood in the urine
14
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haemoptysis
A
coughing up of blood
15
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haemorrhage
A
bleeding
