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Abdomen
The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestine, and other organs.
Acute
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration.
Anemia
A condition in which the body lacks enough red 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.
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.
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, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Prognosis
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors.
Symptom
A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue.
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 of 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.
Chronic
a condition or disease that is long lasting or recurrent.
Diastolic
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
Hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Hypertension
high blood pressure.
Intravenous (IV)
a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
Ischemia
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.