Medical Terms Flashcards
1
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Dyspnoea
A
Shortness of breath
2
Q
Rigors
A
Severe chills and violent shivering
3
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Med term-
Febrile
A
Fever
4
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Med term-
Hypovolaemic
A
Low fluid/blood amount
5
Q
Hypercapnia
A
^ carbon dioxide in the blood
6
Q
Obtunded
A
Reduced level of consciousness
7
Q
Polyuria
A
Increased amounts and frequency of urine
8
Q
Polyphagia
A
Increased hunger feeling that dosmt go away, even after eating
9
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Polydipsia
A
Excessive thirst
10
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Malaise
A
General feeling of discomfort
11
Q
Haematuria
A
Blood in urine
12
Q
Paraesthesia
A
Pins, needles, tingling
13
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Syncope
A
Fainting / passing out
14
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Epistaxis
A
Nosebleed
