Vocabulary Flashcards
Digit
Any number 1 through 9 and 0 (e.g., the number 7 is a digit).
Place Value
The value of the position of a digit in a number (e.g., in the number 321, the number 2 is in the “tens” position).
Product
The answer to a multiplication problem.
Dividend
The number being divided.
Divisor
The number by which the dividend is being divided.
Quotient
The answer to a division problem.
Remainder
The portion of the dividend that is not equally dividable by the divisor.
Fraction
In Mathematics, a way to express a part in relation to the total.
Numerator
The top number in a fraction.
Denominator
The bottom number in a fraction.
Fraction Bar
The line between the numerator and the denominator. The bar is another symbol for division.
Factor
A number that divides evenly into another number.
Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The smallest multiple that two numbers share.
Improper Fraction
A fraction where the numerator is larger than the denominator.
Proper Fraction
A fraction where the denominator is larger than the numerator.
Common Denominator
Two or more fractions having the same denominator.
Reciprocals
Pairs of numbers that equal 1 when multiplied together.
Terminating Decimal
A decimal that is not continuous.
Greatest Common Factor (GCF)
The greatest factor that will go into two or more numbers evenly.
Ratio
A relationship between two numbers.
Proportion
Two ratios that have equal values.
Percent
Per hundred (part per hundred).
Variable
A letter representing an unknown quantity (i.e., x).
Constant
A number that cannot change.
Expression
A mathematical sentence containing constants and variables (i.e., 3x-2).
Exponent
A number or symbol placed above and after another number or symbol (a superscript or subscript), indicating the number of times to multiply.
Context Clues
The information provided in the words or sentences surrounding the unknown word or words.
Synonym
A word that means the same thing as another word.
Antonym
A word that means the opposite of another word.
Connotation
The emotions or feelings that the reader attaches to words.
Tone
The attitude or feelings the author has about the topic.
Assumption
A set of beliefs the writer has about a subject.
Inference
An educated guess or conclusion drawn by the reader based on the available facts and information.
Abrupt
Sudden.
Abstain
To voluntarily refrain from something.
Access
A means to obtain entry or a means of approach.
Accountable
Responsible.
Adhere
To hold fast or stick together.
Adverse
Undesired, possibly harmful.
Affect
Appearance of observable emotions.
Example: The nurse observed that a depressed patient exhibited no obvious emotions and reported that the patient had a flat affect.
Annual
Occurring every year.
Apply
To place, put on, or spread something.
Audible
Able to be heard.
Bilateral
Present on two sides.
Cardiac
Of or relating to the heart.
Cast
Hard protective device applied to protect a broken bone while the bone heals.
Cavity
An opening or empty area.
Cease
Come to an end or bring to an end.
Compensatory
Offsetting or making up for something.
Complication
An undesired problem that is the result of some other event.
Comply
Do as directed.
Concave
Rounded inward.
Concise
Brief, to the point.
Consistency
Degree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is.
Constrict
To draw together or become smaller.
Contingent
Dependent.
Contour
Shape or outline of a shape.
Contract
To draw together, to reduce in size.
Contraindication
A reason why something is not advisable or why it should not be done.
Defecate
Expel feces.
Deficit
A deficiency or lack of something.
Depress
Press downward.
Depth
Downward measurement from a surface.
Deteriorating
Worsening.
Device
Tool or piece of equipment.
Diagnosis
Identification of an injury or disease.
Diameter
The distance across the center of an object.
Dilate
To enlarge or expand.
Dilute
To make a liquid less concentrated.
Discrete
Distinct, separate.
Example: The paramedic observed several discrete bruise marks on the patients body.
Distented
Enlarged or expanded from pressure.
Dysfunction
Impaired or abnormal functioning.
Elevate
To lift up or place in a higher position.
Endogenous
Produced within the body.
Exacerbate
To make worse or more severe.
Excess
More than what is needed or usual.
Exogenous
Produced outside the body.
Expand
To increase in size or amount.
Exposure
Contact.
External
Located outside the body.
Fatal
Resulting in death.
Fatigue
Extreme tiredness, exhaustion.
Flaccid
Limp, lacking tone.
Flushed
Reddened or ruddy appearance.
Gaping
Wide open.
Gastrointestinal
Of or relating to the stomach and the intestines.
Gender
Sex of an individual, as in male or female.
Hematologic
Of or relating to blood.
Hydration
Maintenance of body fluid balance.
Hygiene
Measures contributing to cleanliness and good health.
Impaired
Diminished or lacking some usual quality or level.
Impending
Likely to occur soon.
Incidence
Occurence
Infection
Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms.
Inflamed
Reddened, swollen, warm, and often tender.
Ingest
To swallow for digestion.
Initiate
To begin or put into practice.
Insidious
So gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.
Intact
In place, unharmed.
Internal
Located within the body.
Invasive
Inserting or entering into a body part.
Labile
Changing rapidly and often.
Laceration
Cut; tear.
Latent
Present but not active or visible.
Lethargic
Difficult to arouse.
Manifestation
An indication or sign of a condition.
Musculoskeletal
Of or relating to muscle and skeleton.
Neurologic
Of or relating to the nervous system.
Neurovascular
Of or relating to the nervous system and blood vessels.
Nutrient
Substance or ingredient that provides nourishment.
Occluded
Closed or obstructed.
