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MED 104
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Edema | Swelling caused by extra fluid in the body |
| Hematology | The study of blood and blood disorders |
| Cardiology | Study of the heart |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |
| Hepatitis | Inflammation of the liver |
| Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |
| Osteoporosis | A condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle |
| Gastroenteritis | Inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
| Neurology | Study of the nervous system |
| Gastroenterology | Study of the stomach and digestive system |
| Pulmonology | Study of the respiratory system |
| Nephrology | Study of the urinary system |
| Artery | A vessel in your body that carries blood away from your heart |
| Infection | Harmful germs get inside the body and can make you sick |
| Pulse | The beat you can feel as your heart pumps blood |
| Arthritis | Inflammation of a joint |
| Myalgia | Muscle pain |
| Arthralgia | Joint pain |
| Osteoma | A bone tumor |
| Neuron | A nerve cell |
| Neuritis | Inflammation of a nerve |
| Neuralgia | Nerve pain |
| Cerebrum | The largest part of the brain |
| Myelitis | Inflammation of the spinal cord |
| Otitis | Inflammation or infection of the ear |
| Rhinitis | Inflammation of the nose |
| Dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin |
| Stomatitis | Inflammation of the mouth |
| Blepharitis | Inflammation of the eyelid |
| Tendinitis | Inflammation of a tendon. |