Med Term Definitions Word Scramble
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| Question | Answer |
| aspirator | instrument that suctions fluid or gas |
| cardiovascular | relating to the heart and blood vessels |
| cataract | decreased vision caused by clouding of the lens |
| diarthroses | freely moveable joints |
| dyspnea | difficulty in breathing |
| diverticulitis | inflammation of a diverticulum |
| dysuria | painful urination |
| hysterectomy | surgical removal of the uterus |
| neuralgia | severe pain along a nerve |
| oncology | body knowledge regarding tumors |
| concussion | posttraumatic syndrome, which includes headaches, memory loss, dizziness, and extreme breathing rates. |
| diabetes mellitus | inability to oxidize and utilize carbohydrates because of a lack of insulin |
| electrocardiogram | record of heart activity monitored by electrodes placed on the chest wall |
| hemoptysis | spitting up blood |
| lymphadenitis | inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| malignant | tending to become progressively worse |
| melanoderma | increased amount of melanin in the skin |
| rotavirus | acute viral infection often found in childcare centers and long-term care facilities |
| pneumonia | disease of the lungs |
| preelampsia | disorder of pregnancy characterized by hypertension |
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