click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
MED104: Unit 7, 8, 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypercholesterolemia | High cholesterol levels in the blood. |
| Hypothyroidism | Underactive thyroid gland. |
| Hyperthyroidism | Overactive thyroid gland. |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar. |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar. |
| Lymphadenitis | Inflammation of the lymph nodes. |
| Lymphadenopathy | Enlarged or diseased lymph nodes. |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils. |
| Asplenia | Absence of the spleen. |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen. |
| Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle. |
| Endocarditis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart. |
| Cardiology | Study of the heart. |
| Cardiologist | Physician who specializes in heart diseases. |
| Myocardial infarction | Heart attack caused by blocked blood flow to the heart muscle. |