Advanced Medical Vocabulary

Example of how questions should look: side2: A method of medication delivery directly into a muscle. side1: Intramuscular Injection side2: name all the vitals, side1: body temp, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation side2: 3 methods of medicine administration, side1: oral, topical, IV side2: The process of drawing blood, side1: Phlebotomy side2: The process of inserting a cannula into a vein to provide venous access., side1: Intravenous Cannulation Process Obviously the answer (side1) should not be in side2, as we are teaching/testing memorization. This deck contains flashcards, with side2 being the question and side 1 being the answer. Topics include: Define tachycardia What is bradycardia? Define hyperthermia What is hypothermia? Define hyperkalemia What is hypokalemia? Define anaphylaxis What is dyspnea? Define cyanosis What is edema? Define hematoma What is hemoptysis? Define hematuria What is leukocytosis? Define leukopenia What is thrombocytopenia? Define thrombosis What is embolism? Define infarction What is ischemia? Define necrosis What is septicemia? Define bacteremia What is leukorrhea? Define menorrhagia What is dysmenorrhea? Define oliguria What is polyuria? Define polydipsia What is dysphagia? Define aphasia What is ataxia? Define paresthesia What is hemiplegia? Define quadriplegia What is paraplegia? Define dystonia What is myalgia? Define arthralgia What is osteoarthritis?

Sample Cards

Tachycardia

A faster than normal heart rate at rest

Bradycardia

An abnormally slow heart rate

Hyperthermia

A body temperature that is higher than normal

Hypothermia

A body temperature that is lower than normal

Hyperkalemia

A higher than normal level of potassium in the blood

Hypokalemia

A lower than normal level of potassium in the blood

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing

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Tachycardia

A faster than normal heart rate at rest

A faster than normal heart rate at rest

Tachycardia

Bradycardia

An abnormally slow heart rate

An abnormally slow heart rate

Bradycardia

Hyperthermia

A body temperature that is higher than normal

A body temperature that is higher than normal

Hyperthermia

Hypothermia

A body temperature that is lower than normal

A body temperature that is lower than normal

Hypothermia

Hyperkalemia

A higher than normal level of potassium in the blood

A higher than normal level of potassium in the blood

Hyperkalemia

Hypokalemia

A lower than normal level of potassium in the blood

A lower than normal level of potassium in the blood

Hypokalemia

Anaphylaxis

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

A severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis

Dyspnea

Difficult or labored breathing

Difficult or labored breathing

Dyspnea

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood

Cyanosis

Edema

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues resulting in swelling

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the tissues resulting in swelling

Edema

Hematoma

A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues

A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues

Hematoma

Hemoptysis

Coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea

Coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea

Hemoptysis

Hematuria

Blood in the urine

Blood in the urine

Hematuria

Leukocytosis

An increase in the number of white cells in the blood, especially during an infection

An increase in the number of white cells in the blood, especially during an infection

Leukocytosis

Leukopenia

A reduction in the number of white cells in the blood, typical of various diseases

A reduction in the number of white cells in the blood, typical of various diseases

Leukopenia

Thrombocytopenia

A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood

A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombosis

Local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system

Local coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system

Thrombosis

Embolism

A sudden blocking of an artery

A sudden blocking of an artery

Embolism

Infarction

Tissue death due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area

Tissue death due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area

Infarction

Ischemia

Adequate blood supply to the body part because of the blockage of the blood vessels leading to it

Adequate blood supply to the body part because of the blockage of the blood vessels leading to it

Ischemia

Necrosis

The death of cells or tissues from severe injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body

The death of cells or tissues from severe injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body

Necrosis

Septicemia

A systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms in the blood

A systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms in the blood

Septicemia

Bacteremia

The presence of bacteria in the blood

The presence of bacteria in the blood

Bacteremia

Leukorrhea

The vaginal discharge that is common during pregnancy and with some sexual diseases

The vaginal discharge that is common during pregnancy and with some sexual diseases

Leukorrhea

Menorrhagia

Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual period

Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual period

Menorrhagia

Dysmenorrhea

Painful menstruation

Painful menstruation

Dysmenorrhea

Oliguria

The production of unusually small amounts of urine

The production of unusually small amounts of urine

Oliguria

Polyuria

Production of large volumes of urine

Production of large volumes of urine

Polyuria

Polydipsia

Excessive thirst usually in diabetics

Excessive thirst usually in diabetics

Polydipsia

Dysphagia

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

Difficulty or discomfort in swallowing

Dysphagia

Aphasia

Loss of ability to understand or express speech

Loss of ability to understand or express speech

Aphasia

Ataxia

The loss of full control of bodily movements

The loss of full control of bodily movements

Ataxia

Paresthesia

Sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling

Sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling

Paresthesia

Hemiplegia

Paralysis of one side of the body

Paralysis of one side of the body

Hemiplegia

Quadriplegia

Paralysis of all four limbs

Paralysis of all four limbs

Quadriplegia

Paraplegia

Paralysis of the legs and lower body

Paralysis of the legs and lower body

Paraplegia

Dystonia

A state of abnormal muscle tone resulting in spasm and abnormal posture

A state of abnormal muscle tone resulting in spasm and abnormal posture

Dystonia

Myalgia

Muscle pain

Muscle pain

Myalgia

Arthralgia

Joint pain

Joint pain

Arthralgia

Osteoarthritis

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down

Osteoarthritis

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