Ch. 06 Medical Terminology

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  1. 2. the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
  2. 4. a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
  3. 6. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
  4. 8. a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
  5. 10. a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
  6. 11. a virus that attacks the immune systems and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
  7. 12. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life
  8. 15. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
  9. 18. a surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the wingdwipe to help with breathing
  10. 19. the body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
  11. 24. a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
  12. 26. the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
  13. 27. the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in patients who are unable to breathe on their own
  14. 29. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting
  15. 30. a chronic autoimmune disease that affect the central nervous system
  16. 31. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
  17. 33. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
  18. 34. a ground of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
  19. 38. a flexible tube tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
  20. 41. high blood pressure
  21. 43. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
  22. 44. an irregular heartbeat
  23. 45. a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
  24. 47. a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
  25. 48. a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
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  1. 1. a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the baby's needs
  2. 3. loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
  3. 5. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
  4. 7. a chronic lung disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
  5. 9. a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
  6. 13. the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
  7. 14. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
  8. 16. a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
  9. 17. a group of lung disease that make it difficult to breathe
  10. 20. refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
  11. 21. debridement the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
  12. 22. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
  13. 23. the likely outcome of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
  14. 25. a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
  15. 28. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body
  16. 32. a condition in which the body lack enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
  17. 35. commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
  18. 36. a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
  19. 37. refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body
  20. 39. a medication that prevents blood clots
  21. 40. definition
  22. 42. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structure
  23. 46. refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent