Session 3 Med Terms Part 2 Flashcards
Epidermis
The outer layer of the skin
Fracture
Broken bone or cartilage
Gland
An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function.
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Inpatient
A patient who requires hospitalization.
Intravenous
Indicates medication or fluid thats delivered by vein
Malignant
Indicates the presence of cancerous cells
Outpatient
A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.
Prognosis
The predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment
Relapse
Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered
Sutures
Stitches which are used to join tissues together as they heal
Transplant
The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another
Vaccine
A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease
Zoonotic disease
A disease that is transmissible from animals to humans.
