Ch. 06 Medical Terminology

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  1. 2. (CHF)a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the
  2. 4. the identification of a disease or condition based on it symptoms and medical test
  3. 7. (GERD)a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the
  4. 8. a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways.
  5. 11. (CVD)a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels.
  6. 16. (HIV) a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired
  7. 18. the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
  8. 23. the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when
  9. 24. a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
  10. 25. infection.
  11. 27. a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
  12. 29. the body's response to injury infection characterized by redness swelling heat and pain
  13. 30. (Flu) a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system.
  14. 32. (COP) a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe.
  15. 35. specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
  16. 39. a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
  17. 40. a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structure
  18. 41. high blood pressure.
Inflammation: a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.
  19. 42. (CVA or stroke) a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage
  20. 43. the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on it symptoms and medical tests
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  1. 1. a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
  2. 3. a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness.
Anesthesia: loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
  3. 5. high blood pressure.
  4. 6. a condition in which the body lacks enough re blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissue
  5. 9. infarction (MI) commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
  6. 10. syndrome (AIDS).
  7. 12. (ARDS) a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury
  8. 13. a physical or mental indication of a disease or condition such as pain to fatigue
  9. 14. a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels.
  10. 15. an irregular heartbeat.
  11. 17. a medication that prevents blood clots.
  12. 19. a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
  13. 20. a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various disease
  14. 21. a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
  15. 22. causing irritation and discomfort.
  16. 26. brain tissue.
  17. 28. Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other part of the body
  18. 31. (ECG or EKG) a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
  19. 33. a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
  20. 34. a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
  21. 36. (IV) a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
  22. 37. a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
  23. 38. a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.