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What is apnea?
Not breathing
What does anoxia mean?
Without oxygen (decrease in tissue)
What is the definition of abnormal?
Pertaining to away from the norm; not regular
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology Key Concepts
- Apnea: Refers to a state where there is no breathing.
- Anoxia: A condition where there is a deficiency of oxygen affecting tissue.
- Abnormal: Relates to being away from the norm or standard; indicates irregularities.
- Abductor: Describes a muscle that draws a limb towards the body.
- Adrenal Glands: Endocrine glands positioned above the kidneys, crucial for hormone secretion.
Biological Processes
- Anabolism: The metabolic process of building up proteins and materials within cells.
- Catabolism: The breakdown of complex molecules to release energy; involves transforming sugars within cells.
- Synthesis: The process of combining elements, such as in protein or photosynthesis.
Medical Conditions
- Autoimmune Disease: A disease where the immune system produces antibodies against the body's own cells.
- Dehydration: A medical condition characterized by a deficiency of water in the body.
- Hyperglycemia: A condition marked by an excess of glucose in the bloodstream.
Anatomical Terms
- Bifurcation: The division of a structure, such as the trachea, into two branches.
- Bilateral: Pertaining to both sides of the body.
- Ectopic Pregnancy: A pregnancy occurring outside the uterus, often in the fallopian tubes.
Procedures and Interventions
- Dialysis: A medical procedure for separating substances in the blood, critical for patients with kidney failure.
- Incision: The act of cutting into tissue for surgical purposes.
- Transfusion: The process of transferring blood or blood products from one individual to another.
Symptoms and Signage
- Dyspnea: A medical term for difficulty in breathing.
- Dysentery: A painful intestinal condition marked by inflammation and diarrhea.
- Prodrome: Early signs or symptoms indicating the onset of a disease.
Physical Exam and Diagnosis
- Endoscope: An instrument that allows visualization inside the body for diagnostic purposes.
- Ultrasoundography: A diagnostic imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves to create images of internal structures.
Miscellaneous Terms
- Malaise: A general feeling of discomfort or uneasiness.
- Malignant: Descriptive of harmful or cancerous conditions.
- Symbiosis: A biological interaction where two organisms live and benefit from each other.
Developmental and Birth Terms
- Congenital Anomaly: Refers to irregularities present at birth.
- Prenatal: Pertaining to the period before birth.
- Postpartum: Referring to the period following childbirth, particularly concerning the mother.
Glands and Body Functions
- Parathyroid Glands: Endocrine glands responsible for regulating calcium within the body, located near the thyroid.
- Hypodermic Injection: A method of delivering medication under the skin using a syringe.
Vital Signs
- Bradycardia: A medical term for a slower than normal heart rate.
- Tachypnea: A condition of rapid breathing indicative of respiratory distress.
These notes provide a concise summary of essential medical terminology, key definitions, and significant concepts within the field of medical health.
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