Ch. 06 Medical Terminology
Acute
a severe onset of symptoms or illnesses
Catheter
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids
Prophylaxis
a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
What is a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body?
Hemoglobin
What refers to a tumor or growth that is not cancerous and does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body
Benign
Prognosis
the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system
What is a condition characterized by weak, brittle bone?
Osteoporosis
Parkinson’s disease
a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that causes inflammation and damage to the joints
What is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
Tuberculosis (TB)
What is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
Ulcerative Colitis-
What is an infection in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra?
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Zika Virus
a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms
Asthma
a chronic lung disease that cause inflammation and narrowing of airways
What is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells?
Cancer
Cardiovascular Disease( CVD)
a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
Cerebrovascular Accident ( CVA or stroke)
a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
a group of lung diseases that make it hard to breathe
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs
Diabetes
a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
What is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the Esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ( GER)
Human Immunodeficiency (HIV)
a virus that attack the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Hypertension
high blood pressure
What is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
Influenza (Flu)
Malaria
a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes