Common Medical Terminology Flashcards

1
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Pyrexia

A

Raised/ high body temperature

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2
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Hypotension

A

Low blood pressure

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3
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Hypertension

A

High blood pressure

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4
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MI (Heart attack)

A

Myocardial infarction

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5
Q

STEMI

A

ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

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6
Q

Hypovolemia

A

Decrease in volume of blood circulating the body.

This may happen due to dehydration, traumatic injury

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