Miscellaneous Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Acute
A
sudden flare up of a condition
2
Q
Chronic
A
condition that has been present for a long time
3
Q
Effusion
A
escape of fluid into a cavity
4
Q
Etiology
A
cause of a disease and mode of operation
5
Q
Exacerbation
A
to aggravate a condition
6
Q
Exudate
A
substance that is seen on surface tissues usually as a result of inflammation or disease condition
7
Q
Guarding
A
movement of extremities to protect the body when pressure is applied, may be voluntary or involuntary
8
Q
Metastasis
A
the spread of cancer
9
Q
Necrotic
A
dead, as in “necrotic tissue”
10
Q
Rebound
A
a sensation of pain felt when pressure (as to the abdomen) is suddenly removed
11
Q
Sublingual
A
under the tongue
12
Q
Turgor
A
condition of being swollen or distended
