Weeks Three and Four Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Postprandial
A
After a meal
2
Q
Bilateral
A
On both sides
3
Q
Hematoma
A
Pooling of blood (bruise)
4
Q
Erythema
A
Red area on skin
5
Q
Edema
A
Swelling
6
Q
Hemostasis
A
Stoppage or controlling of blood flow
7
Q
Bx
A
Biopsy
8
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
9
Q
CVA
A
Cerebrovascular accident
10
Q
Ca
A
Cancer
11
Q
Gc
A
Gonorrhea
12
Q
HCl
A
Hydrochloric acid
13
Q
KUB
A
Kidney, ureter, and bladder
14
Q
Mg
A
Magnesium
15
Q
Path
A
Pathology
16
Q
QNS
A
Quantity not sufficient
17
Q
AMI
A
Acute myocardial infarction
18
Q
Sagittal plane
A
Cuts body in half down midline
19
Q
Frontal plane
A
Cuts body into front and back halves
20
Q
Transverse plane
A
Cuts body in top and bottom half
21
Q
Osteoblasts
A
Produce collagen fibers, deposit calcium salts (bone building)
22
Q
Osteoclasts
A
Breaks down bone and releases mineral