Basic Medical Terminology
Abdomen
The part of the body that contains the stomach, intestines, and other organs
Chronic
: Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
Virus:
A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
Arrhythmia
an irregular heartbeat.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Acute
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
Diagnosis
: The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
X-ray:
A medical test that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
Artery
a blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to other parts of the body.
Embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
Anemia
A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues
Inflammation:
The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain
Acute
a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness.
Catheter
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• Catheter: a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
Hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Prognosis:
The likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
Anestesia
loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
Chronic
a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent.
Hypertension
high blood pressure.
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
Symptom:
A physical or mental indication of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue
Anticoagulant
a medication that prevents blood
Diastolic
Acute: a sudden and severe onset of symptoms or illness.
Anesthesia: loss of sensation or feeling, usually achieved through medication.
• Anticoagulant: a medication that prevents blood clots.
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
Inflammation
a localized response to injury or infection that is characterized by redness, swelling, and warmth.