Ch. 06 Medical Terminology

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  1. 3. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal calls.
  2. 5. Reflux Disease a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort.
  3. 6. a method of delivering fluide or medications directly into a vein.
  4. 8. Immunodeficiency Virus a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired
  5. 10. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
  6. 13. an irregular heartbeat.
  7. 16. debridement the removal of dead or damage tissue from a wound to promote healing.
  8. 18. incontinence a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine.
  9. 19. Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
  10. 21. A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
  11. 24. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
  12. 26. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
  13. 27. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones.
  14. 30. a proton in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
  15. 31. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel.
  16. 32. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
  17. 36. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to help with breathing.
  18. 37. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
  19. 38. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
  20. 39. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
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  1. 1. The body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
  2. 2. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
  3. 3. Disease a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
  4. 4. The identification of a disease or condition based on it symptoms and medical tests
  5. 7. high blood pressure.
  6. 9. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
  7. 11. A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
  8. 12. 06 Medical Terminology
  9. 13. The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
  10. 14. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
  11. 15. A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
  12. 17. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
  13. 20. a flexible tube Inserted Into the body to remove or doliver fluids.
  14. 22. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
  15. 23. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
  16. 25. Infarction commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muncio.
  17. 28. The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
  18. 29. Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
  19. 33. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries is contracting.
  20. 34. a medication that prevents blood clots.
  21. 35. care specialized medical care for people with serious Illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.