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Glossary Flashcards

1
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What is the abdomen?

A

The area between the bottom of the rib cage down to the groin

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2
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What is an abortion ?

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Termination of pregnancy

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3
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What is an abscess?

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Collection of pus from an infection

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4
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What is adrenal insufficiency?

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failure of the adrenal glands ( Addison’s disease )

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5
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What is amputation?

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Severing of a body part

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6
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What is an anus?

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A persons back passage

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7
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What is anxiety?

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Persistent and excessive worrying about any aspects of daily life

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What is an allergen ?

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Something which triggers an allergy

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9
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What is Analgesia?

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Pain relief

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10
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What is an aneurysm?

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Localised widening of the aorta

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11
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What is the aorta ?

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The main artery from the heart

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12
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What is assault?

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An injury with intent to cause harm

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13
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What is aura?

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A distinctive feeling or warning sign that a seizure is on its way

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14
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What is the back?

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The area between the base of the neck and the bottom of the spine including the bottom

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15
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What is bipolar disorder ?

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Also known as manic depression. The sufferer experiences severe mood swings. From high active ( manic) episodes and low very depressed periods.

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16
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What is a blunt injury?

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One that does not involve a break in the skin or other body surface

17
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What is blurred vision?

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When things have a fuzzy appearance

18
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what is breathlessness?

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The feeling of having to work harder than normal to get air in and out of the lungs

19
Q

What is the chest?

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The area between the collar bones and bottom of rib cage

20
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What is chronic?

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A condition that persists over a long period of time. Symptoms often appear gradually, get worse despite treatment and change very slowly. Normally there is no change in the symptoms from day to day

21
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What is cirrhosis?

A

Scarring of the liver

Nhs 111 (8 decks)

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