General Medical Terms
A condition that comes on suddenly and is severe in nature
Relating to the skin
Dermatology
The body struggles to regulate blood sugar
Diabetes
Commonly used to check for a broken bone
X-ray
A test to check your heart is pumping blood correctly
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
An unintended or secondary effect of medication or treatment
Side effect
Relating to the heart
Cardiac
Includes damage to the heart muscle, valves, or blood vessels
Heart disease
Commonly used to detect cancer tumors or strokes
CT scan
Helps your medical provider understand how much fat is in your blood
Lipid panel
The identification of a disease or condition based on symptoms, tests, and/or examination
Diagnosis
Relating to breathing or the lungs
Respiratory
Collection of fluid in the lungs
Pneumonia
A test that uses magnets to create an image of organs and tissues inside the body
MRI
Helps your medical provider understand if your blood has enough cells that help you fight off viruses and infections
White Blood Cell Count (WBC)
A physical or mental presentation that indicates a condition or disease
Symptom
Relating to the kidneys and bladder
Excretory and/or Renal
An uncontrolled division of abnormal cells
Cancer
A detailed imaging test that uses X-rays to create images of the body from a top-view
CT Scan
Helps your medical provider understand if your blood is carrying enough oxygen
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
The likely outcome or course of a disease or condition
Prognosis
Relating to muscles and bones
Musculoskeletal
Constriction of the airways in the lungs and difficulty or discomfort breathing
Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD)
A test that uses sound waves to create an image of organs and structures inside the body
Ultrasound
Helps your medical provider understand if your blood has enough electrolytes and minerals and blood glucose
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)