Ch. 06 medical terms
Paed meaning
child
tox meaning
poison
Uria meaning
urine
Abdomen
the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines and other organs
Acture
refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
Anemia
a condition in which the body lacks enough blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
Artery
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Chronic
refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
Diagnosis
the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
Inflammation
the body’s response to injury or infection of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
Virus
a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
X-ray
a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
Anesthesia
loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
Anticoagulant
a medication that prevents blood clots
Arrhythmia
an irregular heartbeat
Catheter
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
Embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
Hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that caries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
Inchemia
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel
Myocardial infarction (MI)
commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle
Palliative care
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
Prophylaxis
a preventive treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
an infection of any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
Parkinson’s disease
a chronic neurovidergentive disorder that affects movement and coordination