Basic Med. Terms
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
Arrythmia
an irregular heartbeat
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
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
Artery
a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
Embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other dobris.
Anemia
A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
Inflammation
The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
Acute (nursing)
a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness.
Catheter
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.
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 and other factors
Anesthesia
loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
Chronic(nursing)
a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Benign
Refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body
Symptom
A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
Antiocagulant
a medication that prevents blood clots.
Diastolic
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
Inflammation
a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.