Ch. 06 Medical Terminology e
Prophylaxis
A preventative treatment use to protect against a particular disease or infection
Ventilation
the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, in the patients who are unable to breathe on their own
Cardiovascular disease
A class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
Gastroesophageal Reflux disease
A condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
Multiple Sclerosis
: a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
Systolic
the higher number in blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart in contracting.
Wound debridement
the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
Cerebrovascular disease
a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
A virus that attack the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Osteoporosis
A condition characterized by weak,brittle bones
Thrombosis
the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease
a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
Hypertension
high blood pressure
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation to the joins
Tracheostomy
A surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and a tube is inserted into the windpipe to health with breathing
Asthma
A chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
Congestive Heart Failure
a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
Influenza
A highly contagious infection that affects the respiratory system
Tuberculosis
an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
Urinary incontinence
A loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
Cancer
A group fo diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
Diabetes
A chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
Malaria
A parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes.
Zika virus
a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms.