Medical Vocabulary for Dummies (like me) Flashcards
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
Heart attack
Necrosis
ex: tissue necrosis
death
CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
stroke
Decongestants can worsen insomnia in the older adult
true or false
true
What is IV Infiltration?
IV infiltration results when the IV catheter is dislodged and fluid infuses into the surrounding tissue
define dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
define ketosis
accumulation of ketones and ketone bodies in the blood
define acidosis
increased acidity of the blood
define polyuria
frequent urination
what is DKA?
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
life-threatening condition that develops when cells in the body are unable to get the sugar (glucose) they need for energy because there’s not enough insulin
Define alkalosis
increased alkalinity of the blood and tissues that may cause weakness or cramps
define hyperthyroidism
over-activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism
define oxidation-reduction (reaction)
a chemical reaction between two substances where one substance is oxidized and the other reduced
define VLDL
very low-density lipoprotein
made by the liver
Define Arterial hemorrhage
loss of blood from artery, bright red blood
(commonly caused by vessel trauma)
(ex: someone slits their wrist)
define Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)
most common type of arrhythmia
What is Rickets?
weak, soft bones
childhood condition
due to inadequate levels of Vit. D
What is Tetany?
a state marked by severe, intermittent tonic contractions and muscular pain, due to abnormal calcium metabolism
Define Osteomalacia
softening of the bones due to impaired bone metabolism from inadequate levels of phosphate, calcium, and vitamin D
What is a catalyst?
a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being changed chemically itself
What is tryptophan?
an amino acid used to biosynthesize proteins
(found in turkey and other foods)
body does not produce it
What word is used for the passage of fluid through the circulatory system or lymphatic system to an organ or tissue?
this is also used as a method of diagnosing heart problems
perfusion
define hyperplasia
increased cell production in a normal tissue or organ
define metaplasia
cause precursor cells to change their cell fate.
A reversible change in which one adult cell (epithelial or mesenchymal) is replaced by another adult cell type
peptic ulcer
erosion in your stomach
