Medical Terminology T2 Flashcards
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hypotension
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low blood pressure
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humectant
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substance that keeps things moist
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incontinence
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lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation
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induration
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localized hardening of soft tissue typically from edema, inflammation or infiltration
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inpatient
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patient who stays in hospital for treatment
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inspection
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to look at the person or body part
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idiopathic
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unknown or unidentifiable cause
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infarction
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obstruction of blood supply to organ or region of tissue
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infusion
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introducing a solution into a vein by needle or catheter
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intubation
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inserting tube through the mouth or nose to the trachea
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insomnia
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difficulty falling and/or staying asleep
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intradermal
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situated within or administered between layers of the skin
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intranasal
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occurring within or administrated through the nose
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intraocular
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occurring in or administered through the eyeball
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intrathecal
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occurring within or administered into the spinal theca
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intravenous
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occurring within or administered into a vein
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intramuscular
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situated in or administered into a muscle
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inflammation
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response to cellular injury by redness, heat, and pain
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ischemia
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blood flow (and oxygen) is restricted or reduced in a part of the body due to obstruction of arterial blood flow
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invasive
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- tending to spread easily
- entry into the living body by incision or introducing instruments into it
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jaundice
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yellow discoloration of the skin and eyes
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keratolytic
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agent that dissolves or breaks down outer layer of skin; treatment to remove warts and other lesions
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ketones
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organic compound with carbonyl group bound to two hydrocarbons
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lactation
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secretion of milk from mammary glands
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lesion
region that has suffered damage through injury or disease
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lethargy
lack of energy
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leukocytopenia
decrease in number of WBCs
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leukocytosis
higher than normal number of WBCs
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lozenge
medicated tablet meant to be dissolved in the mouth
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malaise
feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness
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malignant
cancerous cells that grow uncontrollably and have the ability to spread
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menopause
12 months after a woman’s last period
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menstruation
discharging of blood and tissues from the lining of the uterus
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metastasis
spread of a disease-producing agent from the primary site of disease to another part(s) of the body
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micturition
urination
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miotic
relating to or causing constriction of the eye
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morbidity
- incidence of disease
- state of having a disease or medical condition
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mortality
state of being subject to death
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murmur
blowing, whooshing, or rasping sound heard during a heartbeat
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myalgia
muscle pain
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mydriatic
excessive or prolonged dilation of the pupil
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narcolepsy
sleep disorder that affects a person’s sleep/wake cycle
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necrosis
death of body tissue
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nephropathy
disease or damage of the kidney
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neuropathy
disease or damage of the nerves
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neuralgia
pain due to a damaged or irritated nerve
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neutropenia
low number of neutrophils
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nocturia
excessive urination at night
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normocephalic
having a normal sized head
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nosocomial
(of a disease) relating from the hospital
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neuromuscular
relating to nerves and muscles
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nystagmus
involuntary rhythmic side-to-side, up and down, or circular motion of the eyes
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occlusive
to close, obstruct, or prevent the passage
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orifice
an opening
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orthostatic hypotension
low blood pressure when you stand up from sitting or lying down
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orthostasis
to stand up
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otitis externa
inflammation of the external ear canal
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otitis media
inflammation or infection of the middle ear
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outpatient
patient who receives treatment without being admitted to a hospital
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ovulation
release of an egg from the ovary to the fallopian tube
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palliative
care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain
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pallor
paleness of skin or mucous membranes
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palpation
process of using hands or fingers to check the body
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palpitation
rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat
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paraplegia
paralysis of the legs and lower body
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parenteral
administered or occurring elsewhere in the body than the mouth and digestive system
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paresthesia
burning or prickling sensation that is felt in the body
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percussion
tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or instruments
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perforation
hole that develops through the wall of an organ or tissue
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phlebitis
inflammation of a vein
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phonophobia
fear of loud sounds
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photophobia
fear or sensitivity to light
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photosensitivity
sensitivity to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and other light sources
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placebo
substance or treatment designed to have no therapeutic effect
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polycythemia
abnormal increase in number of RBCs, resulting in thicker blood
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polydipsia
excessive thirst or excess drinking
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polyuria
excessive urination
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posterior
- further back in position
- relating to the back
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potency
strength and effectiveness
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preservative
substance added to prevent against chemical change or bacterial action
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priapism
prolonged erection of the penis
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prodromal
early signs or symptoms of an illness that appear before the major ones start
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prognosis
likely course of a disease or ailment
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prolapse
organs sag or droop out of their normal position
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prophylaxis
preventative measures – action taking to prevent disease
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pruritus
itchy skin – unpleasant sensation of the skin that provokes the urge to scratch
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psychosis
mental state marked by abnormal thinking and perceptions, causing loss of contact with reality, delusions, and hallucinations
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purpura
purple-coloured spots and patches that occur on the skin
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purulent
consisting of, containing, or discharging pus
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pyuria
elevated number of WBCs in the urine (>=10/mm3)
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rales
high-pitched clicking, bubbling, or rattling sounds in the lungs
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reflux
flow through a vessel or valve in direction opposite to normal
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regurgitation
spitting up swallowed food back into the mouth
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relapse
deterioration in health after a temporary period of improvement
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remission
decrease or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease
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respiratory
relating to the lungs or organs of respiration
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retinopathy
disease of the retina
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rhinitis
inflammation of mucous membrane of the nose
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rhonchi
low-pitched wheezes or coarse crackles typically in the large airways
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sedation
act of making someone calm or to sleep by administrating a sedative
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sepsis
body’s extreme response to infection by damaging its own tissues
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sign
physical response linked to medical fact or characteristic that can be detected, examined, or measured (objective)
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sinusitis
inflammation of a nasal sinus
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somnolence
quality or state of being drowsy
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sputum
saliva and mucus coughed up from respiratory tract
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stenosis
narrowing
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sternal
relating to the sternum
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stye
inflamed swelling on the edge of eyelid, caused by bacterial infection of the gland at the base of an eyelash
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sublingual
situated or applied under the tongue
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subcutaneous
situated or applied under the skin
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suppository
solid medical preparation designed to be inserted into the rectum or vagina to dissolve
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symptom
physical or mental problem that a person experiences (subjective)
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syncope
fainting – temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure
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systemic
affecting the entire body
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systolic
blood pressure when the heart is contracting; the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of LV
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tachycardia
abnormally rapid heartbeat
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tachyphylaxis
rapid, sudden decrease in response to a drug after its administration
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tachypnea
abnormally rapid breathing
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tardive dyskinesia
drug-induced, involuntary neurological movement disorder that causes repetitive muscle movements
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teratogenic
relating to or causing developmental malformations of an embryo or fetus
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thrombocytopenia
deficiency of platelets in the blood
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thrombocytosis
abnormal levels of platelets in the blood
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thrush
fungal infection in the mouth, throat, and other parts of the body
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tinea
rash caused by a fungal infection, usually itchy occurring in small circular patches
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tinnitus
ringing or other noises in one or both ears
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transdermal
relating to or supply medication in a form for absorption through the skin into the bloodstream
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tympanic
relating to the tympanum
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unilateral
relating to or affecting only one side of an organ or body
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urticaria
red, itchy welts that result from skin reaction (hives)
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uremia
high levels of urea in blood
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ventilation
- artificial respiration of the lungs
- circulation and exchange of gases in the lungs
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ventilator
appliance for artificial respiration
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vertigo
sensation of feeling off balance (dizzy)
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xerostomia
dryness in the mouth
