vocab 11 Flashcards
1
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hematoma
A
blood leaked out of the blood vessels and collects in the body
2
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hemoglobin
A
oxygen carrying substance giving red blood cells their color
3
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heparin
A
drug that prevents blood from clotting
4
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homeostasis
A
maintaining a stable internal environment
5
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hydrophobia
A
extreme or irrational fear of water
6
Q
hydrotherapy
A
any method using water as a treatment for
7
Q
hypertension
A
elevated blood pressure
8
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hyperthyroidism
A
overproduction of thyroxine hormone
9
Q
hypnosis
A
state of deep relaxation/focused
concentration
10
Q
hypotension
A
low blood pressure
11
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hysterectomy
A
surgical removal of the uterus
12
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idiopathic
A
disease arising spontaneously or from an unknown cause
13
Q
ileum
A
last part of the small intestine, connected to the cecum (beginning of lg intestine)
14
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intercostal
A
between the ribs
