Medical Meaning Of 10 Terms Flashcards

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What is arthritis

A

Inflammation and pain in joints. Leads to stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion

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2
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Cardionegally

A

Enlarged heart, caused by high blood pressure or heart disease

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3
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Neuroplasty

A

A surgery that helps fix damaged nerves and chronic pain

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4
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Hepatitis

A

Inflammation in the liver, caused by viruses, alcohol, and can lead to fatigue and stomach pain

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5
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Vasculogenesis

A

Forming new blood vessels from scratch during development

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6
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Dermatitis

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Inflammation of the skin that can cause redness, itching, and swelling. Caused by allergies, it rat ants or other factors

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7
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Pericarditis

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Inflammation of the pericardium ( a thing sac around the heart )

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8
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Rhinoplasty

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A surgical procedure to reshape or repair the nose, can be done for cosmetics or an improvement in breathing

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9
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Cephalgia

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A term for a headache

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10
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Cephalitus

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Inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection, it can lead to symptoms such as fever, headache and confusion

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