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103 unit 3
medical
Question | Answer |
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Convulsion | Severe involuntary contraction of muscles |
Degeneration | deterioration of an organ or part |
Hereditary | present at time of fertilization |
Wound | an interruption in the continuity or the skin |
Allergy | hypersensitive reaction to an antigen/allergen causing reaction |
Allergen | irritating substance causing hypersensitivity |
Gauze | used for protection and to hold dressing in place |
Asthma | spasms of the bronchial tube walls |
Rickets | vitamin D deficiency |
Congenital | present at birth born with it |
EMS | emergency medical service |
Deficiency | lack of |
Thrombosis | formed blood clot within the circulatory system |
Biopsy | removal of a small piece of tissue |
Pap smear | a microscopic examination of cells from the cervix |
Leukocytes | white blood cells |
Acute | sudden onset |
Chronic | developing slowly, lasting a long time |
Hematoma | visible swelling on a blood clot |
Neoplasm | new growth of cells |
Pernicious anemia | vitamin B12 deficiency |
Stockinette | lightweight protective cotton material placed on a limb before a cast is applied |