Medical Terms Flashcards
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Broken bone or cartilage
Fracture
A patient who requires hospitalization
Inpatient
The outer layer of the skin
Epidermis
Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.
Chronic
Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered.
Relapse
The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another
Transplant
A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.
Abscess
High blood pressure
Hypertension
Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal.
Sutures
A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing
Biopsy
A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.
Outpatient
A bruise
Contusion
An arterial blockage, often caused by blood clot
Embolism
signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
Acute
Indicates medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein.
Intravenous
