Unit 4 Med Terms Flashcards
adrenal gland
endocrine glands that produce a variety of hormones
ekg
electrocardiography process of recording heartbeat rhythm
ct
computed tomography
inferior vena cava
a large vein carrying deoxygenated blood into the heart
illum
the third portion of the small intestine
ischium
rounded bone that forms 1/2 of the pelvis
pulmonary semilunar valve
semilunar valve of the heart that lies between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery and has 3 cups
pulmonary vein
a vein carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart
ugi
upper gastrointestinal tract includes esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
cbc
complete blood culture includes white and red blood cells counts
cpt
codes used by facilities to designate disease and procedures
interatrial septum
the wall of tissue that separates the right and left atria of the heart
parathyroid gland
4 tiny glands located in the neck that control the body’s calcium level
rh factor
protein in blood necessary for matching compatible blood
cte
chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease found in athletes, military, and others with history of repetitive brain trauma