Med Terms Study (3/3/2025) Flashcards
a condition or tumor that is not harmful or cancerous
benign
a tumor or condition that is cancerous, likely to grow, spread throughout the body, and cause serious health problems
malignant
a medication that reduces inflammation, swelling, and pain in the body
anti-inflammatory
a measurement used to assess a person’s body weight in relation to their height
B.M.I. (Body Mass Index)
a medical procedure where a small sample of tissue is removed from the body to be examined for disease
biopsy
low blood pressure
hypotension
high blood pressure
hypertension
an area of abnormal tissue, often damaged or diseased
lesion
medical procedures that do not require making incisions
noninvasive
patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to the hospital
out-patient
patient who is admitted to a hospital overnight or longer
in-patient
a period during which symptoms of a disease are reduced or non-detectable
in remission
a thin layer of tissue that covers or separate different structures of the body (protective)
membrane
a short-term condition that come on suddenly and is typically severe in nature
acute
chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle
angina
a digestive condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus
GERD (Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease)
a bacterial skin infection
cellulitis
the outermost layer of skin, providing a protective barrier
epidermis
