Common Medical Terms - Part 2

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What does angina represent?

A symptom of coronary artery disease

How is Body Mass Index (BMI) calculated?

By dividing weight by height squared

What is the purpose of an epidural?

To provide pain relief or anesthesia in a specific body region

How is hypertension defined?

<p>Blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does incontinence refer to?

<p>Not having full control over the bladder and/or bowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'intravenous' indicate?

<p>Medication or fluid delivered through the vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'malignant' refer to in medical terms?

<p>'Malignant' indicates the presence of dangerous cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of angina pain?

<p>'Angina pain is often described as squeezing, pressure, heaviness'</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a person has a BMI of 25, what does this suggest about their weight?

<p>'Overweight'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Hypertension' is typically defined as a blood pressure reading above what values?

<p>'130/80 mm Hg'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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