Ch. 06 Medical Terminology
what is abdomen?
the part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
what is chronic?
refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
what is virus?
a microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
what is arrhythmia?
an irregular heartbeat
what is Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)?
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart
what is acute?
refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
what is diagnosis?
the identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
what is x-ray?
a medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
what is artery?
a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body
what is embolism?
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris
what is anemia?
a condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
what is inflammation?
the body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
what is acuto?
a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness
what is catheter?
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
what is hemoglobin?
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body
what is artery?
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
what is prognosis?
the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
what is anesthesia?
loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication
what is chronic?
a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
what is hypertension?
high blood pressure
what is 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
what is symptom?
a physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
what is anticoagulant?
a medication that prevents blood clots
what is diastolic?
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
what is inflammation?
a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth