Medical Terms Flashcards by Laurie Jordan

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Erythema

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Red, Warm skin

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Hemolysis

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Cell Destruction

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Anemia

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Deficiency of red blood cells (RBC’s)

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Urticaria

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Hives

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Pruritus

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Itching

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Hyperuricemia

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Elevated uric acid levels in the blood

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Sciatic Pain

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Pain radiating from hip to outer leg

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Paresthesia

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Tingling

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Crepitation

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Crackling sound made from grinding of bones.

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Dysphagia

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Difficulty swallowing

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Blepharoptosis

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Drooping eyelids

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Dysphasia

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Difficulty speaking

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Edema

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Swelling

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Ankylosis

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Joint stiffness because of rigid bones

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Malaise

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Feeling of being unwell

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Analgesic

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Pain reliever/Fever reducer

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Antipruritics

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Anti-itching

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Idiopathic

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any disease or condition which arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown.

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rhinophyma

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part of rosacea causes nose to become enlarged and red

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Diplopia

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Double vision

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Dysphasia

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Speech Impairment

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Hemiparesis

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Paralysis of half the body

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Dyspnea

A

Shortness of breath

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Syncope

A

Fainting from a drop in blood pressure

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Angina

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Chest discomfort and shortness of breath

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Tachycardia

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Rapid heart rate

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Orthopnea

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Shortness of breath when lying down

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Tachypnea

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Rapid and shallow breathing

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Hypoxemia

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Oxygen deficiency in blood

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Polycythemia

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Excessive red blood cells

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Amenorrhea

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Abnormal or missed menstrual period

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Pyuria

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Pus in urine

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Dysuria

A

Painful urination

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Nocturia

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Excessive urination at night

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Proteinuria

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Protein in urine

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Hematuria

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Blood in urine

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Polydipsia

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Excessive thirst

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Polyuria

A

Excessive urine

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Hyperkalemia

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High blood potassium levels