Medical Meaning Of 10 Terms Flashcards
What is arthritis
Inflammation and pain in joints. Leads to stiffness, swelling and decreased range of motion
Cardionegally
Enlarged heart, caused by high blood pressure or heart disease
Neuroplasty
A surgery that helps fix damaged nerves and chronic pain
Hepatitis
Inflammation in the liver, caused by viruses, alcohol, and can lead to fatigue and stomach pain
Vasculogenesis
Forming new blood vessels from scratch during development
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin that can cause redness, itching, and swelling. Caused by allergies, it rat ants or other factors
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium ( a thing sac around the heart )
Rhinoplasty
A surgical procedure to reshape or repair the nose, can be done for cosmetics or an improvement in breathing
Cephalgia
A term for a headache
Cephalitus
Inflammation of the brain, often caused by infection, it can lead to symptoms such as fever, headache and confusion