Medical Terminology: Definitions

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What physiological process is directly measured to determine blood pressure (BP)?

  • The volume of blood pumped per heartbeat.
  • The force of blood against blood vessel walls. (correct)
  • The electrical activity of the heart.
  • The rate of oxygen exchange in the lungs.

Which condition is characterized by an abnormally slow rate of breathing?

  • Dyspnea
  • Bradypnea (correct)
  • Apnea
  • Tachypnea

Bursitis is best described as which of the following?

  • Inflammation of a tendon sheath.
  • Inflammation of the bone marrow.
  • Inflammation of a bursa located in the joint. (correct)
  • Degeneration of joint cartilage.

Cardiomegaly is a term used to describe what condition?

<p>Enlarged heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of tumor is described as a chondroma?

<p>Benign tumor of cartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A chronic condition is best characterized by which feature?

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Cirrhosis primarily affects which organ?

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The application of pressure, often to stop bleeding or reduce swelling, is referred to as:

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Cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin, is typically associated with which of the following?

<p>Lack of oxygen in the blood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to inflammation of the bladder?

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Flashcards

Blood Pressure (BP)

Measurement of pressure exerted by blood against walls of blood vessel

Bradypnea

An abnormally slow rate of breathing.

Bursitis

Inflammation of a bursa located in the joint

Cardiomegaly

Enlarged heart

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Chondroma

Benign tumor of cartilage

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Chronic

A slow progression of a condition that persists over a long period of time

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Cirrhosis

Late-stage fibrosis of the liver

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Compression

To apply pressure

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Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin due to cold or lack of oxygen in the blood

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Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder

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Study Notes

  • Compression involves applying pressure.
  • Cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin.
  • It is caused by cold or lack of oxygen in the blood.
  • Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder.
  • Cystoscopy is a visual examination of the bladder and urethra.
  • Diastole is the relaxation of the heart.
  • Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing.
  • Dysplasia is the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues, or organs.
  • Dyspnea means difficulty breathing.

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