Disease and Disorder
Terms
Terms
Lack of oxygen
What is Anoxia
removal of the appendix
What is Appendectomy
Diagnostic imaging technique that uses computerized axial tomography
What is CAT scan
Symptoms that Persist for months or years
What is Chronic symptoms
Studies and treats disorders of the nervous system
what is Neurology
Rapid breathing
What is Tachypnea
Record of Electrical activity of the heart
What is Electrocardiogram
test that measures oxygen
What is Blood Gas
Symptoms that come quickly
What is Acute
Specialty of the heart
What is Cardiology
Chronic lung condition
What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD
A cute made in the body to perform surgery
What is an Incision
Liver function test
What is LFT
the first symptoms of a bigger problem
What is Prodromal symptoms
Medical care for older adults
What is Geriatrics
Blood in the pleural space/thoracic cavity
What is Hemothorax
Surgery to remove an extremity
What is Amputation
uses radio waves and a large Magnet
What is MRI
Symptoms that can be observed and confirmed by a doctor
What is Objective symptoms
Diagnosing and treating kidney conditions
What is Nephrologist
Being able to breath more while sitting up straight
What is Orthopnea
Removal of Tonsils
What is Tonsillectomy
measures electrical activity in the brain
What is EEG
Symptoms that improve and resolve completely,
What is Remitting Symptoms
Diagnosing and treating Brain, spinal cord, and nervous system
What is Neurologist