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ID Medical Terminology Flashcards

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AIDS

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Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

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antipyretic

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Preventing or relieving fever

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aseptic

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Free from infection or contamination

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bactericidal

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Substance or medication which kills bacteria

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bacteriostatic

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Substance or medication which stops bacterial growth

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candidemia

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An infection defined by the presence of Candida sp. in the bloodstream

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candidiasis

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A fungal infection caused by Candida sp.

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cellulitis

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A spreading bacterial infection in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and pain

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chancre

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A painless ulcer (usually located on the genitals) associated with primary syphilis

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CSF

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cerebrospinal fluid

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CXR

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chest x-ray

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DPT

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diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus toxoids vaccine

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dysentery

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An infection of the intestines characterized by severe, blood diarrhea and abdominal pain

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dysuria

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Painful urination

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endocarditis

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Inflammation of the heart’s endocardium, the lining of the heart’s chambers and valves

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esophagitis

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Inflammation of the esophagus

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febrile

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Pertaining to a fever

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gonorrhea

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A sexually transmitted infection involving inflammatory discharge

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HIV

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Human immunodeficiency virus

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hyperpyrexia

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An excessively high fever

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intrathecal

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Introduced into or occuring in the space between the layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord

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leukocytosis

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Increased white blood cell count

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meningitis

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Inflammation of the meninges which are membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord

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myc/o

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fungus

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mycosis

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Infection with a fungus, often associated with anatomical location

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necrolysis

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Loosening ofnecrosis

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necrosis

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Death of cells in tissue(s)

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necrotizing

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Caused or associated with necrosis

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nosocomical

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Originating in a hospital

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onychomycosis

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Fungal infection of the nail

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osteomyelitis

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Infection of the bone marrow that may result inosteonecrosis

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osteonecrosis

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Necrosisof bone

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otalgia

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Pain of the ear

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otitis

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Inflammation of the ear

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ototoxicity

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Toxic to the ear, often resulting in damage

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peak level

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The highest concentration of a drug in the bloodstream

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pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the pharynx

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PID

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pelvic inflammatory disease

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pneumonia

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An infection that inflames one or both lungs

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purulent

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Consisting of, containing, or discharge pus

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pyrexia

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Elevation of temperature; fever

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sepsis

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A life threatening immune response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ dysfunction and death

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STD

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sexually transmitted disease

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synergy

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When the combined effect is greater than the sum of the parts

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TB

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tuberculosis

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TdP

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Torsades de Pointes

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thrush

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A yeast infection characterized by white patches in the mouth and/or throat caused by Candida Albicans

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URI

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upper respiratory infection

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UTI

A

urinary tract infection

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WBC

A

white blood cell

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pyelonephritis

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Inflammation of the kidney and pelvic area secondary to infection

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sepsis

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a life-threatening immune response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ dysfunction, and death

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endocarditis

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Inflammation of the heart’s endocardium, the lining of the heart’s chambers and valves

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peripheral line

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a short catheter inserted into a peripheral vein, usually in the hand or the lower part of the arm/foot, to administer intravenous medications and fluids

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peripherally inserted central line (PICC)

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a central line inserted peripherally (in a vein in the arm) and advanced through the vein until the tip reaches a large vessel (often the superior vena cava)

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anaphylaxis

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A severe allergic reaction, an acutehypersensitivityreaction

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dysuria

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Painful urination

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exudate

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Fluid that leaks out of blood vessels into nearby tissues

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transudate

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Fluids with low protein content that passes through a membrane or squeeze through tissue into the extracellular space

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anaphylaxis

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A severe allergic reaction, an acutehypersensitivityreaction

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lymphadenopathy

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Swollen lymph node

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PK

A

Pharmacokinetics

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ROS

A

Review of Systems

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PE

A

Physical Exam

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fibrosis

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An abnormal thickening or increase in fibrous connective tissues

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CBC with diff

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Complete blood count with differential

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CBC

A

Complete blood count

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Left Shift

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An increase in the number of immature cell types among within a sample of blood

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pustule

A

Small inflamed or infected spots on your skin

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neutropenia

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Deficiency of neutrophils in the blood

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neureophilia

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Elevation of neutrophils in the blood

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lymphopenia

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Abnormally low number of lymphocytes in the blood

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SJS

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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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PPD

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Purified Protein Derivative

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lymphangitis

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inflammation of the lymphatic vessels

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TDM

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Therapeutic drug monitoring

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IL-2

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interleukin-2

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TNF

A

Tumor Necrosis Factor

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HPA axis

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Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis

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GM-CSF

A

Granulocyte-Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor

IPC Medical Terminology (9 decks)

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