Chapter 6 Medical Terminology
What does Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDs) mean?
a severe lung condition that can occur in response to injury or infection
What does Asthma mean?
a chronic lung disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways
What does Cancer mean?
a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
What does cardiovascular Disease (CVD) mean?
a class of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels
What does Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA or stroke) mean?
a disruption in blood flow to the brain that can cause damage to brain tissue
What does Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) mean?
a group of lung diseases that make it difficult to breathe
What does Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) mean?
a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
What does Diabetes mean?
a chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
What does Gastroesophageal Roflux Diseaso (GERD) mean?
a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort
What does Human Immunodoficioncy Virus (HIV) mean?
a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (ADS)
What is Hypertension?
high blood pressure
What is Influenza (flu) mean?
a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system
What is Malaria?
a parasitic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes
What is Multiple Sclerosis (Ms) mean?
a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.
What does Osteoporosis?
a condition characterized by weak, brittle bones
What does Parkinson's Disease mean?
a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and coordination
What does Rheumatoid Arthritis mean?
a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and damage to the joints
What does Tuberculosis (TB) nean?
a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs
What does Ulcerative Colitis mean?
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
What does Urinary Tract infection (UTI) mean?
an infection in any part of the thouinary urinary svstem, system, including including the kidneys, bladder, and urethra
What does Zika Virus mean?
a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, rash, joint pain, and other symptoms
What does Diastolic mean?
the lower number in a blood pressure reading that indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is resting
What does Palliativo caro mean?
specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on providing relief from symptoms and improving quality of lifo
What does Prophylaxis mean?
a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or infection
What does Ischemia mean?
a lack of blood flow to an area of the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel