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Medical Terms Flashcards

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Abrasion

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Wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis

*less severe than laceration

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Ambulation

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ability to walk from place to place independently w/ or w/o assistance

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Antipyretic

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an agent that reduces or prevents fever

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Atelectasis

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a collapse of lung tissue affecting part or all of one lung

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Bradycardia

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slowness of the heartbeat, usually evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate to less than 60 in adults

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Claudication

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muscle cramps

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Cyanosis

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a physical sign causing bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes

*caused by lack of oxygen in the blood

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Diaphoresis

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perspiration, especially when copious and medically induced

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Dysuria

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difficult or painful urination

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Emesis

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act or process of vomiting

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Erythema

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redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries

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Gait

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a particular way or manner of walking

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Hematemesis

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the vomiting of blood

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Hematoma

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localized collection of extravasated blood, usually clotted, in an organ, space, or tissue

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Hemoptysis

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coughing up of blood or bloody sputum from the lungs or airway

*200mL-600mL of blood coughed up within 24 hours is known as massive hemoptysis

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Laceration

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a torn, raggled, mangled wound

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Orthopneic

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relating to or suffering from orthopnea

*orthopnea - dyspnea that is exacerbated by sitting upright

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Palpable

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perceptible to touch

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Pleurisy

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inflammation of the membrane that surrounds and protects the lungs

*symptoms - sharp chest pains

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Polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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Puncture

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act of piercing or penetrating with a pointed obect or instrument

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Rhinorrhea

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discharge of a thin nasal mucous

23
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Tachycardia

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abnormally rapid heart rate

*usually 160-190 bpm

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Transient

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pertaining to a condition that is temporary

*usually not recurring

25
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Waxing/Waning

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the act or process of gradually occuring/declining or diminishing

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Afebrile

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having no fever

27
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Antiemetics

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used to prevent nausea and thus vomiting

*aka antinauseants

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Apnea

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temporary absence or voluntary cessation of breathing

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Avulsion

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the tearing away of a structure or part

30
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Cerumen

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earwax

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Contusion

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bruise; an injury of a part without a break in the skin

32
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Debridement

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process of removing nonliving tissue from pressure ulcers, burns, and other wounds

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Dyspnea

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labored or difficult breathing

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Ecchymosis

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passage of blood from ruptured blood vessels into subcutaneous tissue, marked by a purple discoloration of the skin

35
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Epistaxis

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nosebleed

*usually due to rupture of small vessels overlying the anterior part of the cartilaginous nasal septum

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Febrile

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characterized by fever

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Gravid

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pregnant

38
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Hematochezia

A

the passage of bloody stools

39
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Hematuria

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presence of blood in the urine

40
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Incontinence

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inability to control excretory functions

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Melena

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passage of black, tar-like stools containing blood that has been acted on by the intestinal juices

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Pallor

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paleness, as of the skin

43
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Photophobia

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abnormal visual intolerance or sensitivity to light

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Polyuria

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excessive secretion of urine

45
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Pruritus

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severe itching, often of undamaged skin

46
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Purulent

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containing, discharging, or causing the production of pus

47
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Syncope

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a faint, temporary loss of consciousness due to generalized cerebral ischemia

48
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Tinnitus

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hearing ringing, buzzing, or other sounds without an external cause

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Vertigo

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sensation of rotation or movement of one’s self or of one’s surroundings; dizziness

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