Abbreviations
CSP
What fluid cools and cushions the brain and spinal cord?
The three poly's of abnormal blood sugar
What are polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia
nearsightedness
What is myopia?
surgical removal of the gallbladder
What is a cholecystectomy?
abnormally fast heart rate
What is tachycardia?
CVA
What is a cerebrovascular accident, mini-stroke or temporary interruption of blood supply to the brain?
cyst
Whatis an abnormal sac containing gas, fluid or semisolid material?
inflammation of the urethra
What is urethritis?
difficulty swallowing
What is dysphagia?
Medications that cause blood vessels to narrow
What are vasoconstrictors?
IOP
What is intraocular pressure?
salpingitis
What is inflammation of the fallopian tubes?
narrowing of the urethra
What urethrostenosis?
building up and breaking down of body cells and substances from nutrients
What are anabolism and catabolism?
lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
What is ataxia?
IUD
What is an intrauterine device?
A pea-sized gland divided into two parts.
What is the pituitary gland?
excessive urination
What is polyuria?
nosebleed
What is epistaxis?
constant internal environment
What is homeostasis?
IVF
What is in-vitro fertilization
A mother who has never borne a viable child
What is a nulligravida?
V-Fib
What is ventricular fibrillation?
paralysis of the laryngeal muscles
What is laryngoplegia?
region of the body that is covered by the lower ribs
What is the right and left hypochondriac?