Medical Terms Flashcards
What does cardiovascular relate to?
Related to the heart and blood vessels.
What is tachycardia?
Fast heart rate.
What is bradycardia?
Slow heart rate.
What is hypotension?
Low blood pressure.
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure.
What is hypoperfusion?
Inadequate blood flow to the organs.
What is dyspnea?
Difficulty breathing.
What is apnea?
Temporary cessation of breathing.
What is tachypnea?
Rapid breathing.
What is bradypnea?
Slow breathing.
What is hyperglycemia?
High blood sugar levels.
What is hypoglycemia?
Low blood sugar levels.
What does diabetic refer to?
A person with diabetes.
What is hypoxia?
Low oxygen levels in the body.
What does hypoxic mean?
Pertaining to low oxygen levels.
What is cholecystitis?
Inflammation of the gallbladder.
What is nephritis?
Inflammation of the kidney.
What is a nephrologist?
A doctor specializing in kidney diseases.
What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?
A test recording the heart’s electrical activity.
What is a gastroenterologist?
A doctor specializing in stomach and intestine disorders.
What is cardiopathy?
Disease of the heart.
What is amniocentesis?
A procedure to extract amniotic fluid for testing.
What is polyuria?
Excessive urination.
What is dermatitis?
Inflammation of the skin.
