Med Terms #5 Flashcards
What is encephalitis?
Inflammation of the brain caused by infection or allergic reaction
What is dysphasia?
Language disorder
Can’t generate speech and may have comprehension issues due to brain disease or damage
What does febrile mean?
Having or showing the signs of a fever
What is gangrene?
Localized death and decomposition of body tissue resulting from obstructed circulation or bacterial infection
What is gastritis?
Inflammation of the inner lining of the stomach
What is glaucoma?
Increased pressure in the eyeball causing cloudy or poor vision
What is a hemorrhage?
An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse
What is hemiplegia?
Paralysis on one side of the body
What is hydrocephalus?
A condition in which fluid accumulated in the brain typically in young children, enlarging the head and sometimes causing brain damage
What is hyperglycemia?
Excess glucose in the bloodstream, often associated with type two diabetes
