Chapter 06 Medical Terminology
Abdomen
The part of the body that contains the stomach intestines, and other organs
Acute
Refers to a condition that has a rapid onset and short duration
Anemia
A condition in which the body lacks enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues
Artery
A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
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
Chronic
Refers to a condition that lasts a long time or is persistent
Diagnosis
The identification of a disease or condition based on its symptoms and medical tests
Inflammation
the body’s response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Prognosis
the likely outcome of a disease or condition based on medical treatment and other factors
Symptom
A physical or mental indivation of a disease or condition, such as pain or fatigue.
Virus
A microscopic infectious agent that can replicate only inside a host cell and causes various diseases
X-ray
a medical that uses electromagnetic radiation to produce images of internal body structures
Anticoagulant
a medication that prevents blood clots
Arrhythmia
an irregular heartbeat.
Catheter
a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluids.
Diastolic
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKO)
a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
Embolism
a blockage in a blood vessel, usually caused by a blood clot or other debris.
Hemoglobin
a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body Hypertension: high blood pressure.
intravenous (IV)
a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein.
Ischemia
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
Myocardial infarction (MI)
commonly known as a heart attack, occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked, causing damage to the heart muscle.
Palliative care
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of life.
Prophylaxis
a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection.
Systelle
the higher number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is contracting.