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.