medical terms 1
what does ADL mean ?
Activity of Daily Living
what does Fx abbreviation stand for ?
Fracture - a broken bone
what does -al mean ?
Pertain to
What does ACUTE mean ?
Its a Temporary/Short duration disease or condition
What is the larges organ in the human body?
The skin
what does itis mean?
Swelling; inflammation
What does Brady mean ?
Slow
what does Stat mean ?
Immediately
What does CHRONIC mean ?
Long-lasting condition that can be controlled but not cured
What are the three layers of the skin?
Epidermis, Dermis, and Hypodermis/Subcutaneous
What is a Fracture and its abbreviation?
definition-A bone break caused by force or injury.
Abbreviation- Fx
What is the abbreviation H/o stand for ?
History of
what does mild mean ?
Not severe, serious, or harsh
Is cancer ACUTE or CHRONIC ?
CHRONIC
What is melanocytes?
They are cells that contribute to color pigmentation of the skin.
What does Edema mean ?
Swelling; An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin or in the internal body tissue caused by disease or injury
What is an Incision?
A Cut
What does D mean ?
Day
Is Arthritis ACUTE or CHRONIC
CHRONIC
Name all the skin glands
Sudoriferous glands and Sebaceuos gland
what is -osis mean ?
Condition of ..
what does acute mean?
Denotes a condition causing a sudden, temporary illness or injury
WHat does Analgesia mean?
The removal of pain while a patient is conscious
Is Bronchitis ACUTE or CHRONIC
ACUTE
What are the basic functions of the Integumentary system?
protection, regulation of body temperature, communication, excretion of wastes, and vitamin D production