defining medical terms Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Aphasia
A
lack of speaking ability
2
Q
Cyanosis
A
Condition of having a bluish color
3
Q
Dysphagia
A
Difficulty swallowing
4
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficulty or painful breathing
5
Q
Electrocardiogram
A
Record of the electricity in the heart
6
Q
Endocarditis
A
Inflammation of the inner part of the heart
7
Q
Gastrostomy
A
A surgically created opening in the stomach
8
Q
Mastectomy
A
Removal of a breast
9
Q
Nephritis
A
Inflammation of the kidney
10
Q
Oliguria
A
A small amount of urine