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Terminology Flashcards

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Aphasia

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Aphasia is when a person has difficulty with their language or speech. It’s usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain

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Asynergy

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Lack of coordination

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Nystagmus

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Ocular oscillation

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Dysarthria

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Speech abnormalities

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Ataxia

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Coordination problems: balance, walking, speaking

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Dysphagia

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Swallowing problems

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Hypoxia

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Lack of oxygen

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Cachexia

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Weakness and wasting of the body due to severe chronic illness

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Dysuria

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Painful or difficult urination

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Nocturia

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Waking in the night to urinate

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Contusion

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Bruise

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Prognosis

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Predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment

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A- / An-

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Lack of / without

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Dys-

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Abnormal, difficult, or painful

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-ectomy

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Surgical removal of something

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-ismus

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Indicates a spasm or contraction

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-itis

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Signifies inflammation

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-lysis

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Decomposition, destruction, or breaking down

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Melan/o -

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Black or dark in colour

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-osis

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Indicates something that is abnormal

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-otomy

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To cut into

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-pathy

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Disease or disease process

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-plasty

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Surgical repair

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Encephal/o

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Related to the brain

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Hemat/o

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Pertaining to blood

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Gastr/o

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Related to the stomach

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My/o

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Related to muscle

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Rhin/o

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Related to the nose

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Sclerosis

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Hard or hardening

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Stasis

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Slowing or stopping the flow of a bodily fluid

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ALS

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Advanced life support

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Bl wk

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Blood work

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CPR

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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C-spine

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Cervical spine

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HDL-C

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High-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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LDL-C

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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PT

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Physical therapy

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Rx

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Prescription

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Ontology

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Ontology is about the object of inquiry, what you set to examine

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Melena

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Black stools that occur as a result of gastrointestinal bleeding.
This bleeding typically originates from the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine.

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Haematemesis

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Vomiting blood

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Malaise

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Malaise is a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being.

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Hematuria

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Hematuria is the presence of blood in a person’s urine.

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