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Medical Terms UPD
Unit 3 terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| Hyperthyroidism | Overactive thyroid gland |
| Hypothyroidism | Underactive thyroid gland |
| Adrenalectomy | Surgical removal of an adrenal gland |
| DKA- Diabetic Ketoacidosis | acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the body is unable to burn sugar; thus, it must burn fat for energy |
| Tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of the tonsils |
| Splenectomy | Surgical removal of the spleen |
| Lymphadenopathy | Disease or swelling of lymph nodes |
| Lymphoma | Cancer of lymphatic tissue |
| Thymectomy | Surgical removal of the thymus |
| Endocarditis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
| Phlebotomy | Incision into a vein, usually to draw blood |
| Deep vein thrombosis, DVT | Blood clot in a deep vein |
| Tachycardia | Fast heart rate |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |