Medical terms 6 Flashcards

1
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Emesis

A

Vomit

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2
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feces

A

stool

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3
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hrs

A

hours

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4
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ft

A

feet (measurment)

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5
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sputum

A

a substance that is coughed up, consisting of spit and mucus

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6
Q

oliguria

A

abnormally small amounts of urine

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7
Q

lingual

A

the speech if the tongue

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8
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pyrogenic

A

caused by heat or something to do with fire, something that produces a fever.

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9
Q

rhinorhea

A

the snot or mucus coming out of the nose

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10
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renal

A

relating to the kidneys

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11
Q

bx

A

biopsy

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12
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cc/mL

A

mililiters squared

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13
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q4h

A

every 4 hours

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14
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q3h

A

every 3 hours

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15
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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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16
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edema

A

swelling in the tissues due to too much body fluid

17
Q

epistaxis

A

bleeding in the ears, nose or throat that requires emergency care

18
Q

cyanosis

A

a blueish coloration due to the lack of oxygen

19
Q

auscultate

A

a way to examine the patient by heart beat or breathing rate

20
Q

palpate

A

to examine the body by physical touch