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Discussion 4
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Term | Definition |
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Priapism | PREE-ap-izm a persistent and painful erection |
Epistaxis | ep-ee-STAKS-is nosebleed |
Apnea | AP-nee-ah cessation of breathing |
Hypoventilation | hai-poh-ven-ti-LAY-shun having too little air flowing into and out of the lungs |
Gastralgia | gas-TRAL-jah pain in the stomach |
Anuria | an-YUR-ee-ah lack of urination |
Orthopnea | or-throp-nee-ah ability to breathe only in an upright position |
Hepatomegaly | heh-PAT-oh-MEG-oh-lee when urine is blue |
Polyuria | PAW-lee-YUR-ee-ah excessive urination |
Gonnorhea | GAW-noh-REE-ah discharge from the gonads |
Hyperventilation | hai-per-ven-ti-LAY-shun over breathing |
Antacid | ant-AS-id agent that neutralizes acid |
Celiotomy | SEE-lee-AW-toh-mee incision into the abdomen |
Rhinitis | rai-NAI-tis inflammation of the nasal passages |