medical words Flashcards
1
Q
dyspnea
A
trouble breathing
2
Q
subglossal or sublingual
A
beneath the tongue
3
Q
stress test
A
test that stresses the heart and lungs to determine their effectiveness
4
Q
cyanosis
A
tissue turning blue due to a lack of oxygen
5
Q
diaphoresis
A
excessive sweating condition
6
Q
murmur
A
abnormal heart sounds
7
Q
hyperkeratosis
A
excessive growth of keratin (horny tissue)
8
Q
substernal
A
below the sternum
9
Q
erythroderma
A
skin turning red
10
Q
nodule
A
growth below the skin
