Medical terms part 1 Flashcards
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Abrasion
A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious
Abscess
A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection
Acute
Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.
Benign
not cancerous
biopsy
a small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing
Chronic
signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease
contusion
a bruise
defibrillator
a medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat
edema
welling caused by fluid accumulation
embolism
an arterial blockage is often caused by a blood clot
epidermis
the outer layer of skin
fracture
broken bone or cartilage
gland
an organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function
hypertension
high blood pressure
inpatient
a patient who requires hospitalization
intravenous
indicates medication of fluid that’s delivered by the vein.
malignant
indicates the presence of cancerous cells
outpatient
a patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital
prognosis
the predicated outcome of disease progression and treatment
relapse
return of disease or symptoms after recovery
sutures
stitches
transplant
the removal of an organ from one body that is implated into another
vaccine
a substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity
transplant
the removal of an organ from one body that is implanted into another
