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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| hypoglycemic | low blood sugar |
| polyuria | excessive urination |
| goiter | swollen thyroid gland |
| adrenaline | hormone secreted by the adrenal gland |
| metabolism | breakdown of matter into energy |
| leukocytosis | increase in the number of white blood cells |
| thrombocyte | cell that helps the blood clot |
| hypoperfusion | inadequate flow of blood |
| phlebotomist | specialist in drawing blood |
| sphygmomanometer | device used to measure blood pressure |
| arrhythmia | irregular heartbeat |
| hemorrhage | loss of blood |
| bradycardia | slow heartbeat |
| cyanosis | bluish appearance to the skin |
| echocardiogram | image of the heart produced using sound waves |