Exam #6: Chapter 5 Flashcards
(163 cards)
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Anesthesiology
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Administration of agents capable of brining about a loss of sensation
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Dermatology
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Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
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Emergency medicine
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Care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action
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Family practice
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Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis
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Internal medicine
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Diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults
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Ophthalmology
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Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
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Pathology
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Diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease
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Pediatrics
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Diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders
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Psychiatry
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Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
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Radiology
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Diagnosis using X-rays studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Surgery
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Treatment by manual or operative methods
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Allergist
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Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
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Anesthesiologist
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Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures
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Cardiologist
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Treatment of heart disease
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Cardiovascular surgeon
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Surgery on the heart and blood vessels
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Colorectal surgeon
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Surgery on the colon and rectum
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Dermatologist
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Treatment of skin disorders
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Emergency practitioner
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Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting
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Endocrinologist
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Treatment of endocrine gland disorders
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Family practitioner
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Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis
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Gastroenterologist
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Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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Geriatrician
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Treatment of diseases of old age
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Gynecologist
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Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system
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Hematologist
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Treatment of blood disorders
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Hospitalist
General medical care of hospitalized patients
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Infectious disease specialist
Treatment of diseases caused caused by micro organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc)
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Internist
Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting
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Nephrologist
Treatment of kidney disease
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Neurologist
Treatment of nerve disorders
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Neurosurgeon
Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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Obstetrician
Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
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Oncologist
Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors
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Ophthalmologist
Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
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Orthopedist
Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions
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Otolaryngologist
Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
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Pathologist
Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
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Pediatrician
Treatment of diseases of children
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Physiatrist
Treatment to restore function after injury or illness: physics medicine and rehabilitation specialist
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Psychiatrist
Treatment of mental disorders
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Pulmonologist
Treatment of lung diseases
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Radiologist
Examination of X-rays images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies
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Radiation oncologist
Treatment of disease with high energy radiation
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Radiation oncologist
Treatment of disease with high energy radiation
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Rheumatologist
Treatment of systematic diseases affecting joints and muscles
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Thoracic surgeon
Surgery on chest organs
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Urologist
Surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of make reproductive disorders
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Cardi/o
Heart
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Col/o
Colon
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Dermat/o
Skin
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Endocrin/o
Endocrine
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Enter/o
Intestines
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Esthesi/o
Sensation
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Gastr/o
Stomach
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Ger/o
Old age
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Gynec/o
Woman, female
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Hemat/o
Blood
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iatr/o
Treatment
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Laryng/o
Voice box
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Lymph/o
Lymph
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Nephr/o
Kidney
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Neur/o
Nerve
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Nos/o
Disease
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Obstetr/o
Midwife
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Odont/o
Tooth
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Onc/o
Tumor
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Ophthalm/o
Eye
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Opt/o
Eye
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Optic/o
Eye
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Orth/o
Straight
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Ot/o
Ear
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Path/o
Disease
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Periodonist
Gums
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Endodontist
Root canal therapy
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Pedodontist
Children
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Prosthodontist
Replacement of missing teeth with artificial appliances
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Ped/o
Child
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Psych/o
Mind
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Pulmon/o
Lung
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Radi/o
X-rays
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Rect/o
Rectum
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Rect/o
Rectum
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Rheumat/o
Flow, fluid
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Rhin/o
Nose
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Thorac/o
Chest
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Ur/o
Urinary tract
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Vascul/o
Blood vessels
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Acute myocardial ischemia
Sudden decrease in blood flow to the heart muscle
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Angina
Sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in blood supply to heart muscle
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Antiarrhythmic
Pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats
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Anticoagulant
Drug that prevents clotting
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Coronary angiogram
Xray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart
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Diuretic
Drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid as urine to leave the body
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Myocardial infarction
Death of tissue in heart muscle; also known as a heart attack
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Nitroglycerin
Drug that relaxes muscles and opens blood vessels
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Spasm
Involuntary, sudden muscle contraction
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Stent
Tube inserted into an artery, blood vessel, or duct to keep it open
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Ventricular arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart
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Anemic
Pertaining to anemia
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Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual flow
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Fibroid
Benign growths of the muscle tissue in the uterus
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Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
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Leiomyoma
Benign tumor derived from smooth muscle; often of the uterus
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Menorrhagia
Excessive bleeding from the uterus during the time of menstruation
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Pelvic ultrasound
Recording (imaging) of sound waves as they impact organs in the region of the hip.
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Sonogram
Record of sound waves after they bounce off organs in the body ; an ultrasound or echogram
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Chemotherapy
Treatment with drugs; used in the treatment of cancer
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Diagnosis
Complete knowledge of patient’s condition
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Fatigue
State of exhaustion or loss of strength
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Hepatic
Pertaining to the liver
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Hodgkin lymphoma
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes
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Lymphadenopathy
Disease of lymph nodes
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Mediastinal
Pertaining to the media sternum
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MRI
Image of the body with magnetic and radio waves
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Needle biopsy
Removal of living tissue for microscopic examination by inserting a hollow needle through the skin
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Prognosis
Prediction that forecasts the outcome of treatment
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Radiotherapy
Treatment of disease (cancer) with high energy X-rays or particles such as photons and protons
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Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination
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Hematuria
Abnormal condition of blood in the urine
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Lithotripsy
Process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract using ultrasonic vibrations
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Renal calculus
Kidney stone
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Ureter
One of two tubes that lead from the kidney to the urinary bladder
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Abdominal
Pertaining to the abdomen
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Anemic
Pertaining to anemia (deficient of low blood cells)
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Barium
Substance used as a radiopaque (X-rays cannot pass through it) contrast medium for X-ray examination of the digestive tract
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Dyspepsia
Painful digestion
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Gastrectomy
Excision or removal of the stomach
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Gastroscopy
Visual examination of the stomach
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Hematemesis
Vomiting of blood
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Peptic ulcer
Open sore that develops in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine
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Upper GI series
Barium is swallowed and xray images are taken
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Aorta
Largest artery that leads from the lower left chamber of the heart to arteries all over the body
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Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor - form from the epithelial cells that line the internal organs and cover the outside of the body
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CT scan
Cross sectional xray images of the chest
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Hilum
Depression at that part of an organ where blood vessels and nerves enter
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Lateral
Pertaining to the side
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Mediastinal
Pertaining to the mediastinum
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Posteroanterior
Pertaining to direction from back to front
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Pulmonary artery
Artery carrying blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
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Insulin pump
Portable battery powered device that delivers insulin through the abdominal wall in measured amounts
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Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
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Polyuria
Excessive urination
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Type 1 diabetes
Marked by lack of insulin
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Callus
Bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone
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Femur
Thigh bone
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Fibula
Smaller lower leg bone
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Fixation
Act of holding, sewing or fastening a part in a fixed position
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Fracture
Breaking of a bone
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Pelvic
Pertaining to the bones of the hip area
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Antihypertensive
Drug that reduces high blood pressure
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Chronic
Lasting a long time
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Hemodialysis
Use of a kidney machine to filter blood to remove waste materials such as urea
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Renal failure
Condition in which the kidneys no longer function
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Acute
Sharp, sudden and intense for a short period of time
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Dilation
Widening
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Aura
A strange sensation coming before more definite symptoms of illness
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Frontal
Pertaining to the front : anterior
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Migraine
Attack of headache
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Nausea
Unpleasant sensation in the upper abdomen often leading to vomiting
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Scotoma
Defect in vision in a define area (blind spot)
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Unilateral
Pertaining to one side
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Vasoconstrictor
Drug that narrows blood vessels, especially small arteries
