Med Terms #2 Flashcards
Amenorrhea
an abnormal absence of menstruation.
Anemia
a decrease in the concentration of red blood cells or of Hemoglobin in the blood. May cause pallor of the skin.
Antibody
a substance produced by the immune system to fight invading organisms.
Angina
cardiac pain due to poor blood supply to the heart.
Anuria
failure of kidneys to produce urine.
Appendectomy
excision of the appendix.
Ataxia
a jerky unsteadiness of the limbs and body due to disease or condition.
Cardiovascular
relating to the heart and blood vessels.
Auscultation
listening to sounds of the limbs and body due to disease or condition.
Cardiomegaly
enlargement of heart.
Cardiomyopathy
disease of heart muscle
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies using a series of chest compressions to restore the circulatory system.
Cholecystectomy
surgical removal of gallbladder
Cognition
the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through though, experience, and sense.
Decubitus
bed sores, usually from lying in one position for too long.
Diaphoretic
excessive perspiration caused by drug or illness.
Dysuria
painful urination
Dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
Epilepsy
occurance of convulsions due to abnormal electrical discharges in the brain.
Edema
swelling outside a joint
Erythema
superficial reddening of the skin, usually in patches.
Gonococcal
a sexually transmitted infection of the genitals and urinary tract
Endocarditis
inflammation of the inside of the heart.
Cholecystitis
inflammation of gallbladder
