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medical terms field
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| surgical procedures | Medical treatments that involve cutting into the body to repair or remove something. |
| amputation | Surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb. |
| appendectomy | Surgical removal of the appendix. |
| coronary artery bypass | Surgery that makes a new path for blood to go around blocked heart arteries. |
| free skin graft | Transplanting a piece of skin from one part of the body to another to cover a wound. |
| tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of the tonsils. |
| disease pathology | The study or process of how a disease develops and affects the body. |
| aneurysm | A bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel. |
| arthritis | Swelling and pain in the joints that make movement hard. |
| bronchitis | Inflammation of the airways in the lungs, often causing coughing and mucus. |
| rhinovirus | The virus that causes most common colds. |
| skin cancer | Uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, usually from sun exposure. |
| general condition | A person’s overall state of health. |
| abrasion | A scrape or rubbing away of the skin’s surface. |
| contusion | A bruise caused by bleeding under the skin after an injury. |
| edema | Swelling caused by fluid buildup in body tissues. |
| fracture | A crack or break in a bone. |
| hypertension | High blood pressure, a condition in which the force of the blood against artery walls is too high. |
| thrombosis | Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing blood flow. |
| sepsis | A life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. |
| diagnostic procedures | Tests or exams used to determine the cause of symptoms or identify a disease |
| biopsy | A medical test involving the removal of tissue to examine for disease. |
| computed tomography (CT) scan | Imaging method that uses X-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. |
| toxicology screen | A test that identifies drugs, chemicals, or toxins in the body. |
| ultrasound | An imaging technique using sound waves to produce pictures of organs or structures inside the body. |
| venipuncture | The process of puncturing a vein, usually to draw blood or administer medication. |
| treatment | Medical care given to manage or cure a disease or condition. |
| chemothrerapy | The use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. |
| dialysis | A treatment that filters and purifies the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. |
| pharmacotherapy | The treatment of disease through the use of drugs. |
| transplant | A medical procedure in which an organ or tissue is moved from one body to another. |
| therapeutic | Related to the healing of disease; treatment that relieves or cures a disorder |
| pericarditis | Inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like covering of the heart. |
| ulcerative colitis | A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers in the colon and rectum. |
| osreoporosis | A condition where bones become weak and brittle. |
| vitiligo | A disorder that causes loss of skin color in patches due to lack of melanin. |
| lymphoma | Cancer that begins in the lymphatic system (part of the immune system). |
| tendonitis | Inflammation or irritation of a tendon. |
| epilepsy | A neurological disorder marked by recurring seizures. |
| testicular | Related to the testicles (male reproductive glands). |
| asthma | A condition in which airways narrow and swell, causing breathing difficulty. |
| nephrolith | A kidney stone (a hard deposit formed in the kidneys). |
| medical abbreviations | Medical abbreviations are shortened forms of medical words or phrases used by healthcare professionals to communicate quickly and efficiently in writing or speech. |
| afib | A heart rhythm disorder with irregular and often rapid heartbeat. |
| ANED | Used to describe a cancer patient who currently shows no signs of the disease. |
| c-section | Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. |
| Diff | Part of a complete blood count that shows the percentages of different types of white blood cells. |
| DOB | The day a person was born. |
| Dx | The identification of a disease or condition. |
| ICU | A hospital unit for critically ill patients requiring constant care. |
| PRN | used for medications given only when required. |
| Rx | s a symbol that means a medical prescription instructions from a doctor for a patient to take medication or follow a treatment plan. |
| Vs | s a symbol that means a medical prescription instructions from a doctor for a patient to take medication or follow a treatment plan. |
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