CH 41 VOCAB Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Geriatrician
A
specialist who cares for elders
2
Q
Incontinence
A
involuntary leakage of urine
3
Q
Kyphosis
A
humpback
4
Q
Nocturia
A
Excessive nighttime urination
5
Q
Osteoarthritis
A
arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage
6
Q
Osteoporosis
A
hunched over posture, back pain, loss of height, and bone fractures
7
Q
preventive medicine
A
prevention of disease
8
Q
Prolapse
A
Sinking of an organ
9
Q
Sleep apnea
A
pauses in breathing during sleep
