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103 unit 3
medical
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Convulsion | Severe involuntary contraction of muscles |
| Degeneration | deterioration of an organ or part |
| Hereditary | present at time of fertilization |
| Wound | an interruption in the continuity or the skin |
| Allergy | hypersensitive reaction to an antigen/allergen causing reaction |
| Allergen | irritating substance causing hypersensitivity |
| Gauze | used for protection and to hold dressing in place |
| Asthma | spasms of the bronchial tube walls |
| Rickets | vitamin D deficiency |
| Congenital | present at birth born with it |
| EMS | emergency medical service |
| Deficiency | lack of |
| Thrombosis | formed blood clot within the circulatory system |
| Biopsy | removal of a small piece of tissue |
| Pap smear | a microscopic examination of cells from the cervix |
| Leukocytes | white blood cells |
| Acute | sudden onset |
| Chronic | developing slowly, lasting a long time |
| Hematoma | visible swelling on a blood clot |
| Neoplasm | new growth of cells |
| Pernicious anemia | vitamin B12 deficiency |
| Stockinette | lightweight protective cotton material placed on a limb before a cast is applied |