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Bi
two, double
De
away
bardy
slow
inter
between
hypo
below normal
post
after or behind
sub
under, below
tachy
fast , rapid
trans
across , through
blood condition
intravenous (IV)
a method of delivering fluids or medications directly into a vein
Inflammation
a localized rasponse to injury or infection that is characterired by redness welling, and warmth
Prophylaxis
a preventative treatment used to protect against a particular disease or Infection
scholia
a lack of blood flow to an area et the body, usually caused by a blockage in a blood vessel.
• Systolle
the higher number in a blood pressure med that indicates the pressure in the arteries where the heart is contracting
Chronic
a condition or disease that is long-lasting or recurrent
Thrombosis
the formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel
Urinary incontinence
a loss of bladder control, resulting in the accidental release of urine
Ventilation
the process of breathing, or the mechanical assistance of breathing, In patients who are unable to breathe on their own
Wound debridement
the removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound to promote healing
Ulcerative Colitis
a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the lining of the colon
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 difficult to breathe.
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body's needs
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation and discomfort