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Terminology
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 a 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 | Lac 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. |