Miscellaneous Terms Flashcards
1
Q
acute
A
sudden flare up of condition
2
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chronic
A
condition that has been presents for a long time
3
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effusion
A
escape of fluid into a cavity
4
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etiology
A
cause of a disease and mode of operation
5
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exacerbation
A
to aggravate a condition
6
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exudate
A
substance that is seen on surface tissues usually as a result of inflammation or disease conditions
7
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guarding
A
movement of extremities to protect the body when pressure is applied, may be voluntary or involuntary
8
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metastasis
A
the spread of cancer
9
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necrotic
A
dead, as in “necrotic tissue”
10
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rebound
A
a sensation of pain felt when pressure (as to the abdomen) is suddenly removed
11
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sublingual
A
under the tongue
12
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turgor
A
condition of being swollen or distended
