Must-Know Medical Terms.
Abrasion: A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.Abscess: A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.Acute: Signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short.Benign: Not cancerous.Biopsy: A small sample of tissue taken for testing.Chronic: Signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease.Contusion: A bruise.Defibrillator: A medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.Edema: Swelling caused by fluid accumulation.Embolism: An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot.Epidermis: The outer layer of the skin.Fracture: A broken bone or cartilage.Gland: An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids serving a specific function.Hypertension: High blood pressure.Inpatient: A patient who requires hospitalization.Intravenous: Indicates medication or fluid delivered by vein.Malignant: Indicates the presence of cancerous cells.Outpatient: A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital.Prognosis: The predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment.Relapse: Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered.Anatomy: The study of the structure of organisms and their parts.Physiology: The study of the normal functioning of living organisms and their parts.Pathology: The study of diseases and their effects on the body.Symptom: A physical or mental feature indicating a disease or disorder.Diagnosis: The identification of a disease or condition based on its signs and symptoms.Medication: A substance used for medical treatment, especially a drug or medicine.Dose: The quantity of medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time.Inflammation: The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.Trauma: Physical injury caused by external force or violence.Cardiovascular: Relating to the heart and blood vessels.Respiratory: Relating to the organs involved in breathing, such as the lungs and airways.Gastrointestinal: Relating to the stomach and intestines.Neurology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.Endocrinology: The branch of medicine dealing with hormones and the endocrine system.Oncology: The branch of medicine dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.Radiology: The branch of medicine that uses imaging techniques such as X-rays and ultrasound to diagnose and treat diseases.
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