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A-

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not, no, or lack of

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-algia

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pain or soreness

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Audio-

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hearing

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Brady-

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slow

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Dys-

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difficult, abnormal or painful

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-ectomy

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surgical removal

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Hem-

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blood

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Hepato-

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liver

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Hyper-

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high, above normal or excessive

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Hypo-

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low or below normal

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-itis

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inflammation

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Myo-

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muscle

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Nephro-

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kidney

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Oligo-

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too few or too little

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Patho- or pathy-

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disease or suffering

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-pnea

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breathing

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Tachy-

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fast

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abscess

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local collection of pus anywhere in the body

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agranulocytosis

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lack of granulocytes (WBCs) produced by the bone marrow

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akathisia

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inability to stay still with constant movement (restlessness)

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akinesia

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lack of body movement

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alogia

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lack of speech (also called aphasia)

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alopecia

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hair loss

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amenorrhea

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absence or cessation of menstruation

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amnesia, anterograde

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loss of memory related to events that occur after a traumatic event

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amnesia, retrograde

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loss of memory related to events occurring before a traumatic event

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anaphylaxis

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severe, life-threatening allergic reaction occurring within 30-60 minutes of an exposure. symptoms can include hypotension, swelling of the mouth and throat, difficulty breathing (bronchospasm, wheezing), hives, abdominal pain

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angioedema

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subcutaneous or submucosal swelling, typically in the tissues of the face, lips, mouth & throat. can occur in isolation or as a component of anaphylaxis

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anion

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negatively charged ion

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anorexia

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significant loss of appetite or aversion to food

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anorgasmia

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inability to achieve orgasm

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anuria

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no urine output

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aortic dissection

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tear in the wall of the aorta, which allows blood to flow between the wall layers, separating (dissecting) them

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aphasia

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lack of speech (alogia)

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apoptosis

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cell death

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arrhythmia

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abnormal heart rhythm

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arthralgia

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joint pain

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arthritis

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joint inflammation

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ascites

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fluid accumulation within the peritoneal space of the abdomen

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asplenia

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decreased spleen function or the absence of a spleen

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asthenia

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lack of energy and strength; weakness

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ataxia

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lack of muscle control & uncoordinated body movements

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atherosclerosis

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buildup of fats, cholesterol & other substances within arterial walls, which leads to plaques and a narrowing of the arterial space

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attenuated

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weakened

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atypical

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unusual

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auscultation

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listening to internal organs (i.e. heart & lungs) with a stethoscope

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axillary

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armpit

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avolition

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total lack of motivation

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azotemia

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buildup of urea (a nitrogen waste product normally eliminated by the kidneys) in the blood (also called uremia)

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Beyond Use Date (BUD)

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expiration date applied to a compounded product, beyond which the drug should not be used

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bilateral

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on both sides of the body

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bioavailability

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proportion (expressed as a percentage) of a drug that enters into the systemic circulation and is available to exert its biologic action

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blepharitis

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eyelid inflammation

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bolus

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single IV dose of a medication administered all at once over a short period of time

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bradycardia

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slow heart rate (<60 BPM)

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bradykinesia

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slow body movement

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchi tubes in the film

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bulimia

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eating disorder characterized by binging (over-eating) followed by self-induced vomiting

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cachexia

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extreme weight loss & muscle wasting due to a chronic illness

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carbuncle

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red, inflamed cluster of furuncles (boils) that contain pus & can form an abscess

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cardiomegaly

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enlarged heart

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cataplexy

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sudden, temporary loss of muscle control & and inability to move while the person is awake, often triggered by strong emotions such as laughing, crying or fear

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cataract

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cloudiness covering the lens in the eye, caused by a breakdown of proteins & resulting in blurred vision

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cation

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positively charged ion

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cellulitis

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spreading bacterial infection in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, characterized by redness, swelling, warmth & pain

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central line

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long catheter inserted into a neck, upper chest or groin vein and guided into a large central vein (superior vena cava) to administer IV meds & fluid

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cerebrovascular accident

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when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked (e,g. by a clot or ruptured vessel) & brain cells die. also called a stroke

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cerumen

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ear wax

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chancre

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painless ulcer (usually located on the genitals) associated with primary syphilis

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chelation

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process by which ions and molecules (e.g. drugs) bind to metal ions, forming a non-absorbable complex

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cholecystectomy

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surgical removal of the gallbladder

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cholelithiasis

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formation of stones (calculi) in the gallbladder

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cholestasis

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reduction or blockage of bile flow

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cirrhosis

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advanced, irreversible fibrosis (scarring) of the liver

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coagulopathy

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condition associated with excessive bleeding & impaired clot formation

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conjunctivitis

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inflammation of the thin clear membrane that covers the eyeball & lines the inside of the eyelid

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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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treatment for obstructive sleep apnea that uses a machine to pump air through the airways, keeping the windpipe open during sleep

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crystalluria

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presence of crystals in the urine caused by metabolic disorders or drugs

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cystitis

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bladder inflammation, usually due to a bacterial infection

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delirium

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acute change in mental status characterized by incoherent thoughts and speech, disorientation, agitation, hallucinations, delusions and/or paranoia

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delusion

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false or irrational belief based on an incorrect interpretation of reality

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dementia

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memory loss & difficulty with thinking, problem-solving and language that interferes with daily life

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desiccant

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substance that preserves something by removing moisture & keeping it dry

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diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

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life-threatening hyperglycemic crisis characterized by high blood glucose, anion gap metabolic acidosis & ketones in the blood or urine

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dialysis

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process of removing waste products & excess electrolytes and fluid from the blood

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diaphoresis

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excessive or abnormal sweating not explained by the environmental temperature or a person’s activity level

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diplopia

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double vision

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dissection

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tear within the wall of a blood vessel (e.g. the aorta) which allows blood to flow between the wall layers, separating (dissecting) them

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dyscrasia

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any disease or abnormal condition of the body

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dysentery

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infection of the intestines, characterized by severe, bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain

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dysgeusia

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altered sense of taste

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dyskinesia

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abnormal, involuntary movements

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dysmenorrhea

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discomfort & pain during the menstrual period

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dyspepsia

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indigestion

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dysphagia

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difficulty swallowing

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dysphonia

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impairment of the voice (e.g. hoarseness) & difficulty speaking

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath

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dystonia

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involuntary movements & prolonged contractions of muscles that result in twisting body motions & abnormal posture

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ectopic

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in an abnormal place or position

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embolism

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foreign substance or blood clot that travels through the bloodstream and lodges in a blood vessel causing an obstruction

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empyema

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collection of pus & fluids in a body cavity, usually the pleural space (space between the lung & inner surface of the chest wall)

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encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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encephalopathy

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brain disease, damage or malfunction that results in an altered mental state

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endocarditis

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inflammation of the heart valves or lining of the heart chambers

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endometriosis

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painful condition in which tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) has grown outside the uterus

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enteral

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involving the intestine

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enuresis

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involuntary urination

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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eructation

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burping or belching

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erythema

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skin redness

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etiology

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the cause (e.g. of a disease)

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euphoria

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feeling of happiness; elevated mood

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euthyroid

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normal thyroid gland function

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exacerbation

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increase or worsening (e.g. in the severity of a disease)

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excoriation

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scraping or wearing off of skin resulting in a skin abrasion

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exophthalmos

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bulging (protruding) eyeballs

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extravasation

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when fluid (e.g. drug, blood) leaks outside of a vessel into the surrounding tissue

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fibromyalgia

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condition of widespread pain accompanied by stiffness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches & emotional or mental distress (e.g. anxiety)

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fibrosis

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scarring (with stiffness) in connective tissue

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flatulence

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excess gas in the GI tract

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folliculitis

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hair follicle inflammation, usually caused by infection; can look like acne

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galactorrhea

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production of breast milk in men or women who aren’t breastfeeding

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gastritis

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inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach

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gastroparesis

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decreased function of the nerves controlling the stomach muscles, resulting in inadequate digestion & delayed gastric emptying

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genotype

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set of unique genes that determine a specific trait in an individual

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gingival bleeding

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bleeding of the gums (gingiva)

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gingival hyperplasia

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gum (gingiva) overgrowth

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glossitis

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tongue inflammation

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gynecomastia

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breast enlargement in men

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hallucination

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distortion of reality whereby a person hears, sees or feels something that is not there

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heimlich maneuver

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procedure for removing or dislodging an obstruction (e.g. food) from a person’s airway by applying forceful abdominal thrusts in an inward & upward direction

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hematemesis

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vomiting blood

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hematologic

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having to do with blood or blood disorders

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hematoma

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collection of blood within an organ or localized body tissue

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hematuria

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blood in the urine

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hemolysis

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destruction of RBCs

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hemoptysis

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coughing or spitting up blood from the respiratory tract

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hemorrhoid

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enlarged or swollen blood vessel near the anus or within the rectum

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hemostasis

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stopping of blood flow

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hepatotoxicity

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liver damage

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hirsutism

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male-pattern hair growth in women

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hot flashes

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episodes of flushing with a sensation of warmth or heat in the upper body & face

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hyperbilirubinemia

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increased bilirubin in the blood; can cause jaundice

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hyperhidrosis

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excessive sweating

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hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)

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hyperglycemic crisis characterized by very high blood glucose, severe dehydration & confusion

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hyperplasia

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increase in the number of cells in an organ or body tissue

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hyperthermia

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body temperature well above normal

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hypertrichosis

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excessive hair growth; can be all over the body or in patches

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hypertrophy

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enlargement of an organ or tissue resulting from an increase in cell size

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hypohidrosis

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reduced sweat production (oligohydrosis)

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intraarticular

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into the joint

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intracranial hemorrhage (ICH)

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bleeding in the brain

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intrathecal

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introduced into or occurring in the space between the layers of tissue that cover the brain and spinal cord

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ischemia

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inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body

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jaundice

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yellowing of the skin & sclerae (whites of the eyes)

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leukocytosis

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increased (higher than normal) WBC count

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libido

A

sexual desire

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lymphadenopathy

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swollen lymph node (also called glands)

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lyophilized

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freeze-dried

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malaise

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general feeling of discomfort or illness

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malignant

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severe & progressively worsening
cancer: ability to spread to other parts of teh body & invade and destroy tissue

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medication guide (MedGuide)

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handout that provides drug-specific information to help the patient avoid serious adverse events

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melasma

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skin pigmentation, usually appearing as dark spots on the cheeks of the face

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menorrhagia

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heavy menstrual bleeding

165
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metatarsophalangeal joint

A

big toe joint

166
Q

morbidity

A

illness or disease

167
Q

mortality

A

death

168
Q

mucositis

A

inflammation or ulceration of the mucous membranes in the digestive tract (often in the mouth)

169
Q

myalgia

A

muscle pain

170
Q

mydriasis

A

pupil dilation

171
Q

myelosuppression

A

decreased bone marrow activity resulting in low WBCs, RBCs & platelets

172
Q

myocardial infarction

A

heart attack

173
Q

myocarditis

A

inflammation of the myocardium (heart muscle)

174
Q

myoclonus

A

involuntary and abnormal muscle contractions

175
Q

myopathy

A

muscle weakness or any muscle disease

176
Q

necrosis

A

cell or tissue death

177
Q

nephrolithiasis

A

formation of kidney stones

178
Q

nephrotoxicity

A

kidney (renal) toxicity or damage

179
Q

neuropathy

A

nerve damage

180
Q

nosocomial

A

originating in a hospital

181
Q

nystagmus

A

repetitive, uncontrolled movements of the eye

182
Q

oligohidrosis

A

reduced sweat production (hypohidrosis)

183
Q

orthopnea

A

shortness of breath when lying flat

184
Q

orthostasis

A

drop in blood pressure that happens soon after standing

185
Q

osteomalacia

A

softening of the bones

186
Q

osteomyelitis

A

infection inside the bone

187
Q

osteoporosis

A

low bone mass (density) resulting in porous & brittle bones

188
Q

otalgia

A

ear pain

189
Q

otorrhea

A

drainage of liquid from the ear

190
Q

ototoxicity

A

ear damage

191
Q

palliative care

A

medical (for comfort) care to improve the quality of life and provide symptom relief in patients with a serious, life-threatening or terminal illness, but doesn’t cure the disease

192
Q

pallor

A

pale skin color

193
Q

parasomnia

A

unusual, odd, or dangerous behavior occurring during sleep

194
Q

paresthesia

A

burning, prickling or “pins and needles” sensation

195
Q

peak level

A

highest concentration of a drug in the bloodstream

196
Q

pediculosis

A

lice infestation

197
Q

pegylation

A

addition of polyethylene glycol (PEG) to a molecule

198
Q

perinatal

A

time immediately before & after birth

199
Q

peripheral line

A

short catheter inserted into a peripheral vein, usually in the hand or the lowest part of the arm or foot, to administer intravenous medications & fluids

200
Q

peripherally inserted central line (PICC)

A

central line inserted peripherally (in a vein in the arm) & advanced through the vein until the tip reaches a large vessel (often the superior vena cava)

201
Q

peripheral neuropathy

A

peripheral weakness, numbness & pain from nerve damage

202
Q

peristalsis

A

wave-like muscle movements of the GI tract that help digest food & push the contents forward

203
Q

pharmacodynamics

A

effect that a drug has on the body

204
Q

pharmacokinetics

A

effect that the body has on a drug as it goes through the process of absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion

205
Q

pharyngitis

A

inflammation of the pharynx resulting in a sore throat

206
Q

phenotype

A

observable trait (e.g. hair color) that is the outward expression of a person’s genotype

207
Q

phlebitis

A

inflammation of a vein

208
Q

photosensitivity

A

oversensitivity of the skin to light

209
Q

pleural effusion

A

fluid between the layers of the pleura, the thin membranes that line outside of the lungs

210
Q

pneumonia

A

infection that inflames one or both lungs

211
Q

polydipsia

A

extreme thirst

212
Q

polyp

A

abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane

213
Q

polyphagia

A

excessive hunger or increased appetite

214
Q

polyuria

A

excessive urination

215
Q

porphyria

A

group of disorders (commonly affecting the skin & nervous system) resulting from abnormalities in heme (an oxygen transporter) production & a subsequent increase in the formation of intermediate chemicals (porphyrins)

216
Q

postprandial

A

after a meal

217
Q

preeclampsia

A

serious, potentially fatal complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine & peripheral edema

218
Q

preprandial

A

before a meal

219
Q

priapism

A

prolonged, often painful, erection of the penis

220
Q

prophylaxis

A

prevention (e,g. of a disease)

221
Q

pruritus

A

itchy skin

222
Q

pulse oximetry

A

noninvasive test that measures the level of oxygen in the blood (also called oxygen saturation)

223
Q

purulent

A

consisting of, containing, or discharging pus

224
Q

pyelonephritis

A

type of UTI where one or both kidneys become infected

225
Q

pyrexia

A

fever

226
Q

rales

A

abnormal rattling or cracking sound heard when examining the lungs with a stethoscope

227
Q

rhonchi

A

continuous, deep rattling sounds (that resemble snoring) heard when examining the lungs with a stethoscope

228
Q

risk evaluation & mitigation strategy (REMS)

A

drug safety program required by the FDA for some medications with serious safety concerns to ensure the benefits of the medications outweigh the risks

229
Q

retrograde ejaculation

A

semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the penis during orgasm

230
Q

rhabdomyolysis

A

condition where skeletal muscle breaks down, releasing creatinine phosphokinase (CPK), myoglobin & other muscle components into the blood; can lead to kidney failure

231
Q

rhinitis

A

inflammation & swelling in the nose

232
Q

rhinorrhea

A

runny dose, with a thin mucus nasal discharge

233
Q

rigidity

A

stiffness or an inability to bend

234
Q

rigor

A

sudden feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in temperature

235
Q

scabies

A

infestation of the skin by an itchy, contagious mite (Sarcoptes scabiei)

236
Q

sepsis

A

life-threatening immune response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ dysfunction & death

237
Q

septicemia/bacteremia/blood poisoning

A

severe bloodstream infection

238
Q

shock

A

medical emergency (with high mortality), most often characterized by severe hypotension & hypoperfusion of vital organs

239
Q

sialorrhea

A

excessive salivation or drooling

240
Q

sinusitis

A

inflammation of the sinuses (hollow areas of the skull around the nose)

241
Q

somnambulism

A

sleepwalking

242
Q

somnolence

A

sleepiness or drowsiness

243
Q

spirometry

A

pulmonary function test that measures the volume of air someone can inhale, the volume they can exhale and how fast they can exhale

244
Q

steatorrhea

A

excess fat in the feces due to decreased intestinal fat absorption

245
Q

steatosis

A

abnormal fat accumulation

246
Q

stenosis

A

narrowing of a body space

247
Q

Steven-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN)

A

severe systemic reaction that causes rash, blisters & peeling of the skin and the mucus membranes of the mouth airways, eyes & genitalia

248
Q

stomatitis

A

inflammation and/or ulceration of the mouth

249
Q

striae

A

stretch marks on the skin

250
Q

stricture

A

abnormal narrowing of a body passage

251
Q

subtherapeutic

A

lower than what is considered to be safe & effective (e.g. drug level, dose, laboratory values)

252
Q

supratherapeutic

A

above what is considered to be safe & effective (e.g. drug level, dose, laboratory values)

253
Q

syncope

A

temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the brain (fainting)

254
Q

synergy

A

when the combined effect is greater than the sum of the parts

255
Q

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

A

autoimmune condition that causes inflammation & tissue damage in many parts of the body including the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidney & heart (lupus)

256
Q

tachycardia

A

fast heart rate (>100 bpm)

257
Q

tachyphylaxis

A

diminished response to successive doses of a drug

258
Q

tardive dyskinesia

A

uncontrollable, involuntary, repetitive movements of the face (most common) & other body parts

259
Q

teratogenic

A

drug that will cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy

260
Q

thrombocytopenia

A

low platelet count

261
Q

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

A

serious blood disorder that causes blood clots (thrombosis from platelet clumping) to form in small blood vessels throughout the body. this leads to a low platelet count and subsequent bleeding under the skin which appears as purple bruises (purpura)

262
Q

thrush

A

yeast infection characterized by white patches in the mouth and/or throat caused by Candida albicans

263
Q

tinnitus

A

ringing or buzzing in the ears

264
Q

Torsades de Pointes (TdP)

A

life-threatening type of ventricular tachycardia characterized by changes in the QRS complexes & a prolonged QT interval

265
Q

transient ischemic attack (TIA)

A

temporary blockage of blood flow to the brain that causes symptoms of a stroke that resolve within a short period of time (mini-stroke)

266
Q

trough level

A

lowest concentration of a drug in the bloodstream or the concentration measured immediately before the next dose

267
Q

unilateral

A

on one side of the body

268
Q

uremia

A

buildup of urea (nitrogen waste product normally eliminated by the kidneys) in the blood (azotemia)

269
Q

urethra

A

tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. it runs through the penis in males & the vaginal opening in females

270
Q

ureter

A

tubes that run from each kidney into the bladder, delivering the “renal filtrate” that will be excreted as urine

271
Q

urolithiasis

A

formation of stone in the kidney, urethra, bladder or ureters

272
Q

urticaria

A

raised, itchy areas of skin (hives)

273
Q

vesicant

A

drug that can cause severe tissue damage or blistering

274
Q

xerophthalmia

A

extreme dryness of the eyes (conjunctiva & cornea)

275
Q

xerostomia

A

severe dry mouth caused by decreased saliva

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