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Medical terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abrasion | A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious. |
| Abscess | A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection. |
| Acute | Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short. |
| Benign | Not cancerous |
| Biopsy | A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing. |
| Chronic | Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease. |
| Contusion | A bruise. |
| Defibrillator | A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat. |
| Edema | Swelling caused by fluid accumulation. |
| Embolism | An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot. |
| Epidermis | The outer layer of the skin. |
| Fracture | Broken bone or cartilage. |