med term quiz .1 Flashcards
common terminology
A state of balance among the body
homeostasis
sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by debris
embolism
low RBC count / hemoglobin concentration
anemia
increase in the frequency of bowel movements, water content/ volume of waste
diarrhea
bacterial subcutaneous skin infection
cellulitis
medical condition that causes hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body
alopecia
Reddening of the skin
erythema
dead tissue that sheds or falls off from the skin
eschar
beneath, or under, all the layers of the skin
subcutaneous
inflammation of the gallbladder
cholecystitis
inflammation of the liver
hepatitis
an abnormal connection between two body parts (organs, vessels, etc.)
fistula
Swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort and bleeding
hemorrhoids
a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the lining of your belly or abdomen, abdominal wall and covering the abdominal organs
peritonitis
inflammation of the mouth and lips, including the gums, cheeks, tongue, and throat
stomatitis
difficulty swallowing
dysphagia
Forcefully expelling the stomach’s contents out of the mouth- vomiting
emesis
An eating disorder causing people to obsess about weight and what they eat.
anorexia