Memory challenge |medical terms Flashcards
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A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection
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abscess
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What is an abrasion?
A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious
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abrasion
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It signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short
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acute
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Not cancerous
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benign
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A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing
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biopsy
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It signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease
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chronic
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A bruise
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contusion
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What is a defibrillator?
A medical device that uses shocks to restore normal heartbeat
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