Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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A-

A

without

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2
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Aerobic

A

requires oxygen

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3
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Afebrile

A

absence of fever

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4
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Anaerobic

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does not require oxygen

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5
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asepsis

A

absence of germs or microorganisms

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6
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Bradycardia

A

the pulse rate is slower than 60 beats per minute

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7
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Edema

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abnormal accumulation of fluid in interstitial spaces of tissues

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8
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Exudate

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Fluid cells , or other substances that have been discharged from cells or blood vessels slowly through small pores or breaks in cell membrane

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9
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Febrile

A

pertaining or characterized by an elevated body temperature/ fever

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10
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Hyper

A

above or excessie

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11
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Hypertension

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Disorder characterized by an elevated blood pressure persistently exceeding 120/80

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12
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Hyperthermia

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a situation in which body temperature exceeds the set point

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13
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Hypo

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below normal

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14
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Hypotension

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abnormal lowering of blood pressure that is inadequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of tissues

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15
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hypothermia

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Below the normal temperature is less than 35 degree Celicus or 95 degree f.

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16
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Immunocompromised

A

an impaired immune system

17
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Necrotic

A

the death of tissue in response to disease or injury

18
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Pathogen

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capable of producing disease

19
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Perfusion

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  1. 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.
20
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purulent

A

containing white blood cells and bacteria

21
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Sanguineous

A

containing red blood cells

22
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sepsis

A

the presence in tissues of harmful bacteria and their toxins, typically through infection of a wound

23
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Serous

A

clear like plasma

24
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tachycardia

A

the pulse is faster than 100 beats per minute

25
Q

eupnea

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normal respirations that are quiet, effortless, and rhythmical

26
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UAP

A

unlincesed assisted personal

27
Q

HS

A

hour sleep

28
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Halitosis

A

Bad breath

29
Q

xerostomia

A

dry mouth

30
Q

Pediculosis

A

lice

31
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Cheilosis

A

ulceration at the mouth