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what is acronym?
A word formed from the initial letters of the major parts of a compound term.
what is acute?
A condition that has a rapid onset, a severe course and a short duration.
What is diagnosis?
The identification of a disease.
What is Edema (Pronunciation: adima)
Describes swelling caused by excess fluid in the body tissues.
What is an Eponym?
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named
What is an Erythrocyte?
A mature red blood cell.
What is a Fissure?
A groove or crack-like sore of the skin, or describes normal folds in the contours of the brain.
What is hemorrhage (Pronunciation: Hemoridge)
The loss of a large amount of blood in a short time.
What is an infection?
The invasion of the body by a disease producing organism.
What is an inflammation?
A localized response to an injury or destruction of tissues. The indications are: redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
What is a laceration?
A torn, ragged wound. Open skin may look like a cut, tear or gash.
what is a lesion?
A pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury.
What is Pathology?
The study of all aspects of diseases.
What is Prognosis?
A prediction of the probable course and outcome of a disorder.
What is a Remission?
The temporary, partial, or complete disappearance of the symptoms of a disease without having achieved a cure.
