Ch. 06 Medical Terminology
Abdomen
The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
Chronic
Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
Virus
A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
Diastolic
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicate the pressure in the arteries where the heart is resting
Inflammation
A localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth
Acute
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
Diagnosis
The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
X-ray
A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures.
Electrocardiogram(ECG or EKG):
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
IV
A method of delivering fluids or medication directly into a vein
Anemia
A condition in which the body takes enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
Inflammation
he body’s response ti injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
Arrhythmia
an irregular heartbeat
Embolism
A blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
Ischemia
A lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Prognosis
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment.
Artery
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
Hemoglobin
A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
Myocardial Infarction (MI)
commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart in block , causing damage to the heart muscle
Benign
Refers to a turme or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other part of the body
Symptom
A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such an pain of fatigue
Chronic
A condition or disease that in long-lasting or recurrent
Hypertension
high blood pressure
Palliative care
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses the focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life