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UNIT 3
UNIT 3 CARDS
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar |
| Euthyroid | Normal functioning thyroid. |
| Adrenomegaly | Abnormal enlargement of the adrenal gland. |
| Pancreatolithectomy | Removal of a stone in the pancreas. |
| Laparoscopic adrenalectomy | Removal of an adrenal gland by means of a laparoscope ( instrument inserted in the abdomen for viewing) |
| Anticoagulant | Prevents coagulation |
| Tonsillectomy | Removal of tonsil |
| Embolus | Mass of matter in the blood (blood Clot) |
| Reticulocyte | Immature red blood blood |
| Sphygmomanometer | Measure blood pressure. |
| Dysrhythmia | Irregular heartbeat of the heart |
| Endocardium | Tissue lining the inside of the heart |
| Superior vena cava | Portion of the vena cava that gathers blood from the upper portion of the body(head and arm) |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram | Record of the heart using sound waves performed by inserting the transducer into the esophagus. |
| Systolic pressure | Pressure exerted on blood vessel when heart is contracting. |