Vocab 1
health practices and treatments used instead of conventional methods
alternative medicine
a brain disorder that results from a disruption in normal electrical impulses in the brain, which causes repeated seizures
epilepsy
high blood pressure, regularly measuring 140/90 mm Hg or higher
hypertension (HTN)
a condition in which the heart muscle is damaged and is no longer able to pump effectively.
congestive heart failure (CHF)
a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection that causes acute inflammation in lung tissue, causing fever, chills, cough, greenish sputum, chest pains, and rapid pulse
pneumonia
a progressive, incurable disease that causes a section of the brain to degenerate; causes stiff muscles, stooped posture, shuffling gait, pill-rolling, and tremors
Parkinson's disease
a condition in which cloudy spots develop in the lens of the eye, causing vision loss
cataract
a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels
atherosclerosis
a disease in which the legs, feet, arms, or hands do not have enough blood circulation due to fatty deposits in the blood vessels that harden over time; causes cold legs, feet, arms, and hands, as well as pain, swelling, and ulcers of the legs and feet
peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
a chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe and causes coughing and wheezing
asthma
a progressive disease in which the myelin sheath breaks down over time; without this protective covering, nerves cannot conduct impulses to and from the brain in a normal way
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
a disease in which increased pressure inside the eye causes damage that often leads to vision loss and blindness.
glaucoma
chest pain, pressure, or discomfort
angina
a chronic, progressive, and incurable lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, weakness, and a high risk for lung infections
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a condition in which the bronchial tubes are abnormally enlarged, causing chronic coughing, thick sputum, recurrent pneumonia, and weight loss
bronchiectasis
the loss of function of the lower body and legs
paraplegia
a complication of diabetes caused by damage to the retina; causes spots, blurred vision, and difficulty seeing well at night and may lead to blindness
diabetic retinopathy
a medication that helps to relax the walls of the coronary arteries, allowing them to open and get more blood to the heart; comes in tablet, patch, or spray form
nitroglycerin
an irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi
a viral or bacterial infection of the nose, sinuses, and throat causing nasal discharge, sore throat, fever and fatigue.
upper respiratory infection (URI)
the loss of function in the legs, trunk, and arms
quadriplegia
a condition in which the macula gradually deteriorates, causing vision loss and problems such as the inability to recognize faces, drive, read, and write
age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
a condition that occurs when the heart muscle does not receive enough oxygen because blood flow to the heart is blocked; also called heart attack
myocardial infarction (MI)
a chronic disease of the lungs that usually results from cigarette smoking
emphysema
the growth of abnormal cells or tumors in the lungs
lung cancer