Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Unit 2 Discussion

MEDICAL TERMS

TermDefinition
Osteoarthritis Degenerative joint disease affecting cartilage and bones
Fracture A break in the bone
Rheumatoid arthritis An autoimmune disorder affecting joints
Epilepsy A disorder characterized by recurrent seizures
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Medical term for a stroke
Encephalitis Inflammation of the brain
Anosmia Loss of the sense of smell
Presbyopia Age-related difficulty in focusing on close objects
Glaucoma A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve
Diplopia Double vision
Otitis media Infection or inflammation of the middle ear
Meningitis Inflammation of the meninges, the protective layers around the brain and spinal cord
Neurodegeneration Progressive loss of structure or function of neurons
Kyphosis An abnormal curvature of the spine
Bursitis Inflammation of the bursa (fluid-filled sacs around joints)
Created by: Tam.dysis
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards