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kinn's Chapter 36
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arrhythmia | An abnormality or irregularity in the heart rhythm. |
| asystole | The absence of a heartbeat. |
| cyanosis | A blue coloration of the mucous membranes and body extremities caused by lack of oxygen. |
| ecchymosis | A hemorrhagic skin discoloration commonly called bruising. |
| emetic | A substance that causes vomiting. |
| fibrillation | Rapid, random, ineffective contractions of the heart. |
| hematuria | Blood in the urine. |
| idiopathic | Pertaining to a condition or disease that has no known cause. |
| mediastinum | The space in the center of the chest under the sternum. |
| myocardium | The muscular lining of the heart. |
| necrosis | The death of cells or tissue. |
| photophobia | An abnormal sensitivity to light. |
| polydipsia | Excessive thirst. |
| thrombolytics | Agents that dissolve blood clots. |
| transient ischemic attack (TIA) | Temporary neurologic symptoms caused by a gradual or partial occlusion of a cerebral blood vessel. |