Test 3 terms Flashcards

1
Q

deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

A

acapnia

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2
Q

absence of breathing

A

apnea

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3
Q

abnormally slow breathing

A

bradypnea

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4
Q

hoarseness

A

dysphonia

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5
Q

difficulty breathing

A

dyspnea

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6
Q

a bruise

A

ecchymosis

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7
Q

nosebleed

A

epistaxis

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8
Q

eject from the lungs by coughing

A

expectorate

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9
Q

excess of carbon dioxide in the blood

A

hypercapnia

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10
Q

area of tissue death due to lack of oxygen

A

infarct

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11
Q

inflammation of the cornea (transparent covering of the iris and pupil)

A

keratitis

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12
Q

feeling of discomfort or fatigue

A

malaise

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13
Q

pupil dilation

A

mydriasis

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14
Q

fungal infection in mouth caused by Candida albicans

A

oral candidiasis

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15
Q

paleness

A

pallor

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16
Q

fever

A

pyrexia

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17
Q

inflammation of the nasal mucus membranes

A

rhinitis

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18
Q

rhinitis caused by rebound vasodilation after excessive use of vasoconstriction nasal sprays or drops

A

rhinitis medicamentosa

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19
Q

a runny nose

A

rhinorrhea

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20
Q

hives

A

urticaria

21
Q

dry mouth

A

xerostomia

22
Q

requiring oxygen

A

aerobic

23
Q

absence of taste

A

ageusia

24
Q

not requiring oxygen

A

anaerobic

25
Q

absence of the sense of smell

A

anosmia

26
Q

inflammation of the bladder

A

cystitis

27
Q

vomiting

A

emesis

28
Q

inflammation of the tongue

A

glossitis

29
Q

breast enlargement in males

A

gynecomastia

30
Q

blood in the urine

A

hematuria

31
Q

the expectoration of blood

A

hemoptysis

32
Q

cold sores

A

herpes labialis

33
Q

shingles

A

herpes zoster

34
Q

lowered level of consciousness marked by listlessness, somnolence, and apathy

A

lethargy

35
Q

involuntary contraction of a muscle

A

myoclonus

36
Q

an infection originating in a hospital

A

nosocomial

37
Q

fungal infection of the nail

A

onychomycosis aka tinea unguium

38
Q

eye pain

A

ophthalmagra

39
Q

agent that destroys lice

A

pediculicide

40
Q

infested with lice

A

pediculosis

41
Q

collection of pus under skin

A

pustule

42
Q

inflammation of salivary glands

A

sialadenitis

43
Q

inflammation of the oral mucosa

A

stomatitis

44
Q

ringing noise in the ears

A

tinnitus

45
Q

chickenpox

A

varicella zoster

46
Q

blister

A

vesicle

47
Q

disease causing

A

virulent

48
Q

acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa characterized by diarrhea and abdominal pain

A

pseudomembranous colitis

caused by bacteria Clostridium difficile