Vocab Flashcards
Something that gives you a reason not to do a procedure is called a/an:
contraindication
If an abdomen or other body part is swollen/ enlarged or expanded from pressure, we say it is:
distended
A term used to describe a disease that develops without any outward symptoms is/so gradual as to not become apparent for a long time:
insidious
A single word that means “likely to change” or changing rapidly and often is:
labile
If a passageway is closed/blocked/obstructed, it could be termed:
occluded
A spasm or convulsion (beginning suddenly or abruptly) can also be called a/an:
paroxysm/ paroxysmal
If something is clear, unblocked, apparent, or open it is:
patent
If something is in a dangerously high range (rapid/uncontrolled), it can be termed:
precipitous
The process of assessing patients’ conditions for degree of urgency, in order to determine the order of treatment, is called:
triage
The measure of the ability of substance to flow is called:
viscosity
A bodily function that is related to high fever/ having or showing the symptoms of a fever is termed:
febrile
If a condition has to do with the kidneys, we say it is ____ in nature.
renal
The practice of administering medicine under the tongue is called ____ administration.
sublingual
The abbreviation for a pharmaceutical direction to administer medicine four times a day is:
Q.I.D.
A patient who is cooperative and submits to directions is said to be:
docile
a/ ah
without
arteri
artery
arthro
bone joint
bi
twice/ double
carcin
cancer
chol
bile
cis
on the same side of
crani
head/ skull
cyt
cell
