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Medical terms 2 Flashcards

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Delusion

A

incorrect or misinterpreted perceptions

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Dementia

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Memory loss, difficulty with judgment, planning, attention and personal care

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Dialysis

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typically done by a machine that replaces the function of the kidneys by removing wasted products, electrolytes and excess fluids from a patients blood

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Diaphoresis

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sweating

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Diplopia

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double vision

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Dyskinesia

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abnormal, involuntary movement

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Dysmenorrhea

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discomfort during 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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Dyspnea

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shortness of breath caused by difficult/labored breathing

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Dystonia

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prolonged contraction of muscles that may cause pain

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Embolism

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a blood clot that may obstruct a blood vessel

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Encephalitis

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inflammation of the brain

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Endocarditis

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infection/inflammation of the lining of the heart

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Endometriosis

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a painful condition in which tissue is abnormally growing outside of the uterus

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Enteral

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referring to the GI tract; may be a route of administration of food or medications in someone unable to swallow

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Enuresis

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bed wetting

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Erythema

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skin redness caused by increase blood due to capillary dilation in an area

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Etiology

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The cause of something

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Euphoria

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a feeling of happiness or elation

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Exacerbation

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an acute increase in the severity of a disease.

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Flatulence

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excessive gas in the GI tract

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Folliculitis

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hair follicle infection

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Gastritis

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inflammation or irritation of the stomach lining

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Gastroparesis

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decreased peristalsis within the GI tract

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Gybecomastia

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breast enlargement in men which may be a side effect of some medications.

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Hallucination

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Hematemesis

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Hematoma

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Hematuria

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Hemolysis

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Heptatoxicity

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Hyperthermia

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Hypertrophy

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Intraarticular

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Ischemia

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Malaise

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Malignant

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39
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Medication guide

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menorrhagia

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morbidity

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Mortality

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Mucositis

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Myalgia

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Myocardial Infarction

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Myocarditis

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Myoclonus

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Myopathy

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Necrosis

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50
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Nephrotoxicity

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51
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Neuropathy

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52
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Nosocomial

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