Ch. 06 Medical Terminology
What is anemia?
What is a condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues?
What is anesthesia?
What is the loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication?
What is a flexible tube Inserted Into the body to remove or deliver fluids?
What is embollam?
What is a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris?
What is prophylada?
What is a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection?
What is aathma?
What is a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways?
What is cancer?
What is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal calls?
What is a cardiovascular disease?
What is a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels?
What is a Cerebrovascular Accident?
What is a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue?
What is a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?
What is a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe?
What is a Congestive Heart Failure?
What is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs?
What is diabetes?
What is a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels?
What is a Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
What is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort?
What is Human Immunodeficiency Virus?
What is a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired?
What is Influenza?
What is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system?
What is malaria?
What is a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes?
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
What is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system?
What is Osteoporosis?
What is a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones?
What is Parkinson’s Disease?
What is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination?
What is Tuberculosis?
What is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs?
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
What is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon?
What is a Urinary Tract Infection?
What is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra?
What is a Zika Virus?
What is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms?
What is Anticoagulant?
What is a medication that prevents blood clots?
What is Arrhythmia?
What is an irregular heartbeat?