Medical Terminology Flashcards
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Abscess
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collection of pus
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achlorhydria
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condition of low stomach acid
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Adjunct
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an additional product added to supplement the esstential part
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Afebrile
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no longer having a fever
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Agranulocytosis
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low white blood cells
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Alopecia
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hairloss
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Ambulatory
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able to walk
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Amenorrhea
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absence of menstration
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Amnesia
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loss of memory
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Analgesic
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pain killer
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Anaphylaxis
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serious allergic reaction
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Andropause
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male menopause (decrease in testoterone)
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Anemia
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low red blood cell count
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Anhrdonia
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loss of capacity to feel pressure
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Aneurysm
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bulge in the blood vessel due to a weakened blood vessel wall
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Angioedema
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hives under the skin
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Anorexia
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condition characterized by lack of eating
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Antibiotic
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substnce that inhibit the growth of or kill bacteria
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Anti-inflammatory
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decreases swelling
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Antipruritic
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relieves itching
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Antipyretic
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decreases fever
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Antiseptic
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substance used to reduce infection
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Antitussive
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cough suppressent
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Aphagia
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loss of the ability to swallow
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Aphthous
mouth ulcer (kanker sore)
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Arrhythmia
irregular heart beat
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Arthritis
painful inflammation of the joint
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Arthralgia
joint pain
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Aspiration
breathing material (food or drink) aka going down the wroung pipe
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Asthenia
weakness
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Ataxia
loss of muscke coordination
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Axillary
relating to the armpit
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Bilateral
relationg to or affecting both sides of the body
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Benign
harmless
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Bronchitis
inflammaion of the lungs
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Bradycardia
abnormally low heart rate
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Buccal
relating to the cheek
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Cardidiasis
yeast inflection
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Cardiovascular
relationg to the heart anf blood vessels
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Comorbidity
two medical conditions occuring at the same time
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Comortality
two causes of death
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Ccompliance
following directions or the course of treatment
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Conduction
process of heat or electriciy being transmitted through a substnace aka transmission of impulses along nerves
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Consolidation
putting thingd together -> region of the lung tissue that has filled wil liquid
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Constriction
naroowing or tightening
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Contraceptive
birth control
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Contraindictaion
a reason why you schould NOT use a treatment
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Contusion
bruise
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Corticosterioids
steroid hormones produced by the body ot made synthetically
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crakles
crakling noise made by the lungs during inhalation
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cranial
relating to the head and brain
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cyanotic
blue discolouration of the skin
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cyanosis
blue discolouration of the skin caused by poor circulation
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diagnosis
identification of illness or problem based on signs and symptoms
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diaphoretic
something that induces heavy sweating
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distension
bloating
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diastolic
peroid of time when the heart refills with blood
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diplopia
double vision
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diuretic
substance that increases urine production
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diuresis
excessive urination
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doralis
the back side of something
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dose
amount of a substance taken at a time
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dyskinesia
abnormal voluntary movement
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dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
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dyspnea
shortness of breath
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edema
swelling caused by fluid
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egophony
test to checking for fluid in the lungs (patient says "ee" while you listen to their lungs)
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ejection
action of forcing or throwing something out
| for the heart: blood being pumped from the heart
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electrolye
mineral salts that are essential for body function
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emesis
vomiting
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emetic
something that causes vomiting
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emollient
skin moisturizer
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endocarditis
inflammation of the (inner layer of the) heart
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enema
fluid put into the bowel for cleaning or to relieve constipation
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enteritis
inflammation of the intestines (especially small intestine)
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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erythema
redening of the skin
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etiology
the origin of a disease/condition
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exfoliate
removal of dead skin
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expectorant
medication that helps bring up mucus
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extraocular
outside of the eye
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extrapyramidal symptoms
various movement disorders
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exudate
fluid from a wound or pore
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febrile
having a fever
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fibrosis
scar tissue (thickening of connective tissue)
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flaccid
hanging loosely
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flatulence
gas
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galactorrhea
excess or inappropriate prodcution of milk
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gastrointestinal
relating to the stomach and intestines
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gout
reoccuring attacks of inflammation of the joints usually in rhe feet
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gynecomastia
enlargement of a man's breasts
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halitosis
bad breath
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of the body
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hemoptysis
coughing up blood
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hemorrhage
bursting of a blood vessel
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hereditary
traits passed from parent to child
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hernia
organ that pushes through its cavity wall
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hydrophilic
can be dissolved into water
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hygroscopic
substances that absorbs water from the air
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hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
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hyperkalemia
high potassium levels
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hypotensive
something that causes hypotension
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humectant
substance used to absorb moisture in the air (hygroscopic substance)
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incontinence
involuntary excretion of feces or urine
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infarction
death of tissue caused by local lack of oxygen
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insomnia
difficultly falling/staying asleep
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intraocular
within the eye
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intravenous
infusion/injection of a substance directly into the vein
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intramuscular
infusion/injection of a substance directly into the muscle
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inflammation
swelling
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ischemia
restriction of blood to tissue
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jaundice
yellowish pigmentation of the skin
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keratolytic
shedding of the outer layer of the skin
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lethargy
extreme fatigue or drowsiness
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lozenge
hard candy which slowly dissolves in the mouth
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malaise
feeling general discomfort or uneasy
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malignant
something that becomes progressively worse
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menopause
cessation of a woman's reproductive ability
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menstruation
normal vaginal bleeding
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metastasis
spreading of something from one organ to another which are not in direct contact
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micturation
urination
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miotic
constricting of the pupil
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mitral
valve between the 2 chambers of the heart that pumps blood to the rest of the body
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morbidity
diseased
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mortality
death
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myalgia
muscle pain
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mydriatic
something that dilates the pupil
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narcolepsy
neurological disorder affecting the sleep/wake cycle
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neuropathy
nerve damage
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neuralgia
nerve pain - stabbing, burning, stinging
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nocturia
going to the bathroom at night
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nonambulatory
unable to walk
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nonreactive
Does not react
| Ex. HIV negative (there are no HIV antibodies in the person)
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normocephalic
the head and all major organs of the are in normal condition
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neuromuscular
refers to nerves and muscles
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nystagmus
involuntary eye movements
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occlusive
wrapping to prevent contact with air
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orthostatic hypotension
dizziness/light-headedness upon standing
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orthostasis
maintaining an upright position
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otitis media
ear infection (middle ear)
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palliative
end stage of a life-threatening disease
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palpitation
pounding or racing heart beat
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paraplegia
impairment of motor/sensory function in lower extremities
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parenteral
parenteral administration of a drug by a route other than oral or rectal
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percussion
tapping one finger against the other while it is press into the space between the ribs
used to measure the amount of air filled space in the lungs
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paresthesia
sensation of tingling/tickling/prickling of the skin
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pharmacology
study of the interactions of drugs in living systems
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phlebitis
inflammation in a vein
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phonophobia
fear of loud noises
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photophobia
light sensitivity
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photosensitivity
increase reactivity to light
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placebo
simulated and ineffective treatment
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prodromal
initial symptoms that occur before the full development of the condition
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prognosis
likely outcome of a condition
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
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polymyalgia rheumatica
inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness
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polyuria
excessive production of urine
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potency
amount of a drug required to produce a specific response
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preservative
substance added to prevent the breakdown or contamination of another substance
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priapism
medical condition where an erect penis does not return to its initial flaccid state
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prodromal
early symptoms indicating a disease
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prophylactic
prevention measures
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pruritis
itch
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psychosis
"loss of contact with reality" mental state
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purulent
containing pus
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rales
crackling noise of the lungs
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raynaud's syndrome
narrowing of the small arteria causing fingers and toes to feel numb an cold
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regurgitation
expulsion of material from the pharynx (usually undigested food of blood)
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relapse
reoccurence of a past condition
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reye's syndrome
causes swelling in the liver and brain
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rhinitis
irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane
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sedation
drug that reduce irritability or agitation
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sign
objective, observable "symptom"
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sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
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somnolence
sleepiness
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sputum
mucous coughed up from the lower airways
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stye
lump caused when an oil gland at the edge of an eyelid becomes infected
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sublingual
drug that diffuses into the blood through the tissue under the tongue
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subcutaneous
layer below the skin containing arteries, venous and adipose
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symptoms
subjective, observed/experinced by the patient
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syncope
fainting/passing out
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systemic
affects the whole body
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systolic
when the heart in contracting
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tachycardia
faster than normal heart rate
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tachyphylaxis
acute decrease in response to a drug
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tachypnea
rapid breathing
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tardive dyskinesia
slow onset of involuntary and repetitive body movement
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tendonitis
inflammation of a tendon
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teratogenic
substance which causes malformations of a developing fetus
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thrombocytopenia
low platelet count
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thrush
infection of the mouth caused by fungus over growth
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tinea
ring worm (fungal infection)
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tinnitus
ringing in the ears
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transdermal
route of administration through the skin
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trigeminal neuralgia
chronic pain that affects the trigeminal nerve (face)
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unilateral
pertaining to one side (of the body/organ/structure
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uriticaria
hives - swollen, pale red, itchy bumps
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vertigo
type of dizziness - "the room is spinning"
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respiratory
system which allows breathing
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sternal
relating to the sternum - flat bone in the middle of the chest
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sternocleidomastoid
relating to the sterum, clollar bone, and mastoid bones
| muscle that goes from the collar bone to the skull behind the ear
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tympanic
relating to the eardrum/middle ear
