med terms Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is an abrasion?
A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
What is an abscess?
A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.
What does acute signify?
A condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
What does benign mean?
Not cancerous.
What is a biopsy?
A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing.
What does chronic signify?
A recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.
What is a contusion?
A bruise.
What is a defibrillator?
A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
What is edema?
Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.
What is an embolism?
An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.
What is the epidermis?
The outer layer of the skin.
What is a fracture?
Broken bone or cartilage.
What is a gland?
An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function.
What is hypertension?
High blood pressure.
What is an inpatient?
A patient who requires hospitalization.
What does intravenous mean?
Indicates medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein.
What does malignant indicate?
Indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
What is an outpatient?
A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.
What is a prognosis?
The predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment.
What is a relapse?
Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered.
What are sutures?
Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal.
What is a transplant?
The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another.
What is a vaccine?
A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease.
What is a zoonotic disease?
A disease that is transmissible from animals to humans.
