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Terminology
| 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 a 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 | Lac 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. |