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Discussion 4
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |