Med Terms Flashcards
1
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Anemia
A
Low hemoglobin or iron
2
Q
Anorexia
A
Decrease in appetite
3
Q
Cellulitis
A
Bacterial infection of the skin usually red and painful
4
Q
Crepitus
A
A grating sound found in joints or a finding indicative of free air under the skin AKA: Subcutaneous emphysema (sub-Q air)
5
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Sweating
6
Q
Diplopia
A
Double vision
7
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficult/labored breathing
8
Q
Dysuria
A
Painful urination
9
Q
Ecchymosis
A
Bleeding under the skin AKA: bruising
10
Q
Edema
A
Swelling due to fluid collection
11
Q
Emesis
A
Vomit
12
Q
Erythema
A
Superficial redness of the skin
13
Q
Hematemsis
A
Blood in vomit
14
Q
Hematochezia
A
Bright red blood in stool
15
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Hematuria
A
Blood in urine
