Medical Diagnosis Exam Questions and Answers|
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Hemiplegia a condition in which one side or the body is paralyzed
colitis inflammation of the colon
subdural hematoma accumulation of blood under the skull, on the surface of the brain
anemia a reduction in the number of blood cells
pacemaker an electrical device to stimulate the heartbeat
TIA transischemic attack, stoke like symptons but no lasting damage
nephrectomy surgical removal of the kidney
dermatitis inflammation of the skin
hematemesis vomiting of blood
osteoporosis loss of bone density over time/ brittle, porous bones
Metastatic CA Cancer that has spread from one site to another
Hypothyroidism Low functioning thyroid
, COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Emphysema loss of elasticy of the lungs causing small airways to collapse and shortness of
the breath
Pleural effusion collection of fluid in pleural space of the lungs
Colostomy opening that connects the colon to the surface of the body
BKA below the knee amputation
DJD degenerative joint disease, chronic wearing out of the joints
TURP Transurethral Resection of the prostate, Removal of thea piece of the prostate thur the
urethra
Edema Swelling caused by fluid in the tissues, fluid retention
ETOH abuse Alcohol abuse
Schizophrenia A mental disorder that makes it difficult to discern real from unreal
Depression A mental state characterized by lack of hope
Latest Update 100% Verified
Hemiplegia a condition in which one side or the body is paralyzed
colitis inflammation of the colon
subdural hematoma accumulation of blood under the skull, on the surface of the brain
anemia a reduction in the number of blood cells
pacemaker an electrical device to stimulate the heartbeat
TIA transischemic attack, stoke like symptons but no lasting damage
nephrectomy surgical removal of the kidney
dermatitis inflammation of the skin
hematemesis vomiting of blood
osteoporosis loss of bone density over time/ brittle, porous bones
Metastatic CA Cancer that has spread from one site to another
Hypothyroidism Low functioning thyroid
, COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Emphysema loss of elasticy of the lungs causing small airways to collapse and shortness of
the breath
Pleural effusion collection of fluid in pleural space of the lungs
Colostomy opening that connects the colon to the surface of the body
BKA below the knee amputation
DJD degenerative joint disease, chronic wearing out of the joints
TURP Transurethral Resection of the prostate, Removal of thea piece of the prostate thur the
urethra
Edema Swelling caused by fluid in the tissues, fluid retention
ETOH abuse Alcohol abuse
Schizophrenia A mental disorder that makes it difficult to discern real from unreal
Depression A mental state characterized by lack of hope
