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Med Terms in Field
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| surgical procedures | surgical interventions or operative procedures |
| amputation | a limb or part of a limb is removed |
| appendectomy | a surgical procedure to remove the appendix |
| coronary artery bypass | a surgical procedure that improves blood flow to the heart |
| free skin graft | surgical procedure where a piece of healthy skin is completely removed from one area of the body and transplanted to another area that has lost skin |
| tonsillectomy | a surgical procedure to remove the tonsils |
| disease pathology | the study of how diseases develop and affect the body’s tissues and organs |
| aneurysm | bulging or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel |
| arthritis | a disease that causes inflammation, pain, and stiffness in the joints |
| bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchial tubes |
| rhinovirus | a virus that causes the common cold |
| skin cancer | disease where abnormal skin cells grow uncontrollably, |
| general condition | overall state of a person’s health or body |
| abrasion | a shallow injury where the top layer of skin is scraped off |
| contusion | medical term for a bruise |
| edema | the swelling caused by a buildup of excess fluid in the body’s tissues |
| fracture | break or crack in a bone |
| hypertension | the medical term for high blood pressure |
| thrombosis | the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel |
| sepsis | a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body has an extreme response to an infection |
| diagnostic procedures | tests or examinations performed to identify a disease, condition, or injury |
| biopsy | a medical procedure in which a small sample of tissue is taken from the body to examine it for disease |
| computed tomography (CT) scan | a medical imaging procedure that uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body |
| toxicology screen | a medical test that checks a person’s blood, urine, or other body fluids for toxins |
| ultrasound | a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body |
| venipuncture | the process of inserting a needle into a vein to draw blood or deliver medication |
| treatment | the methods and actions used to manage or cure a disease, injury, or medical condition |
| chemotherapy | a medical treatment that uses powerful drugs to kill or stop the growth of cancer cells |
| dialysis | a medical treatment that does the job of the kidneys when they are no longer able to filter blood effectively |
| pharmacotherapy | the treatment of a disease or medical condition using drugs or medications |
| transplant | a surgical procedure in which a damaged or failing organ or tissue is replaced with a healthy one from a donor |
| therapeutic | something that is intended to treat, heal, or improve a medical condition or overall health |
| pericarditis | the inflammation of the pericardium |
| ulcerative colitis | a chronic inflammatory bowel disease |
| osteoporosis | a condition in which bones become weak, brittle, and more likely to break |
| vitiligo | a skin condition in which patches of skin lose their normal color |
| lymphoma | a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system |
| tendonitis | the inflammation or irritation of a tendon |
| epilepsy | a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures |
| testicular cancer | a type of cancer that develops in the testicles |
| asthma | a chronic condition that affects the airways in the lungs |
| nephrolith | a kidney stone |
| medical abbreviations | shortened forms of words or phrases used in healthcare |
| Afib | (short for Atrial Fibrillation) a heart condition where the upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and often rapidly |
| ANED | stands for Acute Non-Embolic Disease |
| C-section | a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother’s abdomen and uterus |
| Diff | usually refers to a differential or differential count |
| DOB | date of birth |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| PRN | as needed |
| Rx | prescription |
| Vs | vital signs |
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