Shift Quiz 2 Flashcards
Afebrile
without fever
aneurysm
a widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissue causing formation of a sac of blood that may become clotted
anasarca
extensive subcutaneous edema; an expression of a generalized edema such as occurs in congestive heart failure. there is a diffuse subcutaneous swelling, which is cool to the touch and retains the imprint of a fingertip after pressure is released–pitting edema
aphasia
condition characterized by either partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or using written words.
arrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm
ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in the abdominal cavity
atelectasis
partial or total collapse of lung tissue
avulsion
a forcible pulling away of a part of structure
bradycardia
abnormally slow heart rate
bruit
a murmur or sound heard in asculation
cachectic
state of general ill appearance and malnutrition
cardiomegaly
enlargement of the heart
cerumen
ear wax
cholecystectomy
surgical removal of the gallbladder
cholecystitis
inflammation of the gallbladder
cholelithiasis
gallstones
cirrhosis
inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver
colectomy
excision of part of the large intestine or colon
colostomy
surgical procedure that provides an opening between the colon and the abd wall
cornea
transparent coat of the eyeball covering the iris and pupil, allowing light into the eye
crepitance
a crackling or grating sound, usually of bones
debridement
removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
dehiscence
a separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision
dentition
the teeth in situ or in the dental arch
