Vocabulary Flashcards
A-
without
Aerobic
requires oxygen
Afebrile
absence of fever
Anaerobic
does not require oxygen
asepsis
absence of germs or microorganisms
Bradycardia
the pulse rate is slower than 60 beats per minute
Edema
abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues
Exudate
Fluid cells , or other substances that have been discharged from cells or blood vessels slowly through small pores or breaks in cell membrane
Febrile
pertaining or characterized by an elevated body temperature/ fever
Hyper
above or excessie
Hypertension
Disorder characterized by an elevated blood pressure persistently exceeding 120/80
Hyperthermia
a situation in which body temperature exceeds the set point
Hypo
below normal
Hypotension
abnormal lowering of blood pressure that is inadequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of tissues
hypothermia
Below the normal temperature is less than 35 degree Celicus or 95 degree f.
Immunocompromised
an impaired immune system
Necrotic
the death of tissue in response to disease or injury
Pathogen
capable of producing disease
Perfusion
- passage of fluid through a specific organ or an area of the body. 2. therapeutic measure whereby a drug intended for an isolated part of the body is introduced via the bloodstream 3. relates to the ability of the cardiovascular system to pump oxygenated blood to the tissues and return deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
purulent
containing white blood cells and bacteria
Sanguineous
containing red blood cells
sepsis
the presence in tissues of harmful bacteria and their toxins, typically through infection of a wound
Serous
clear like plasma
tachycardia
the pulse is faster than 100 beats per minute
