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MASTERING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 100 ESSENTIAL TERMS EVERY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL SHOULD KN, Exams of Nursing

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MASTERING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 100 ESSENTIAL
TERMS EVERY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL SHOULD
KNOW
1. Anemia – A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood
cells or hemoglobin.
2. Bradycardia – Abnormally slow heart rate.
3. Cyanosis – Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
4. Dyspnea – Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
5. Edema – Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues.
6. Fibrillation – Rapid, irregular heartbeats.
7. Gastroenteritis – Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
8. Hematuria – Presence of blood in the urine.
9. Ischemia – Reduced blood flow to tissues causing lack of oxygen.
10. Jaundice – Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high
bilirubin.
11. Kyphosis – Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing
hunching.
12. Leukocytosis – Increased white blood cell count.
13. Myalgia – Muscle pain.
14. Necrosis – Death of body tissue.
15. Osteoporosis – Condition of weakened bones prone to
fracture.
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MASTERING MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: 100 ESSENTIAL

TERMS EVERY HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL SHOULD

KNOW

  1. Anemia – A condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin.
  2. Bradycardia – Abnormally slow heart rate.
  3. Cyanosis – Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen.
  4. Dyspnea – Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
  5. Edema – Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues.
  6. Fibrillation – Rapid, irregular heartbeats.
  7. Gastroenteritis – Inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
  8. Hematuria – Presence of blood in the urine.
  9. Ischemia – Reduced blood flow to tissues causing lack of oxygen.
  10. Jaundice – Yellowing of the skin and eyes due to high bilirubin.
  11. Kyphosis – Excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching.
  12. Leukocytosis – Increased white blood cell count.
  13. Myalgia – Muscle pain.
  14. Necrosis – Death of body tissue.
  15. Osteoporosis – Condition of weakened bones prone to fracture.
  1. Paresthesia – Abnormal sensation such as tingling or numbness.
  2. Quarantine – Isolation to prevent spread of infectious disease.
  3. Rales – Abnormal lung sounds heard with a stethoscope.
  4. Sepsis – Life-threatening response to infection causing organ dysfunction.
  5. Tachypnea – Abnormally rapid breathing.
  6. Ulcer – Open sore on the skin or mucous membrane.
  7. Varicose veins – Enlarged, twisted veins usually in the legs.
  8. Wheezing – High-pitched whistling sound during breathing.
  9. Xerosis – Abnormal dryness of the skin or mucous membranes.
  10. Yaws – Chronic tropical infection affecting skin, bones, and joints.
  11. Zoonosis – Disease transmitted from animals to humans.
  12. Abscess – Collection of pus within tissue.
  13. Biopsy – Removal of tissue for diagnostic examination.
  14. Catheter – Tube inserted into the body to drain fluids.
  15. Diaphoresis – Excessive sweating.
  16. Emesis – Vomiting.
  17. Fistula – Abnormal connection between two body parts.
  18. Gingivitis – Inflammation of the gums.
  1. Eczema – Inflammatory skin condition causing itching and redness.
  2. Fascia – Connective tissue surrounding muscles and organs.
  3. Glaucoma – Eye condition causing increased pressure and vision loss.
  4. Hemoglobin – Protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
  5. Immunization – Process of making a person immune to infection.
  6. Junctional rhythm – Heart rhythm originating from the AV node.
  7. Kyphoplasty – Surgical procedure to correct spinal fractures.
  8. Laceration – Deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.
  9. Metastasis – Spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
  10. Neuropathy – Nerve damage causing pain or numbness.
  11. Osteoarthritis – Degenerative joint disease.
  12. Pneumothorax – Collapsed lung due to air in chest cavity.
  13. Quadriceps – Group of muscles on the front of the thigh.
  14. Radiology – Medical imaging using X-rays or other radiation.
  15. Seizure – Sudden uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
  16. Thrombocytopenia – Low platelet count.
  17. Ultrasound – Imaging technique using sound waves.
  1. Ventricular fibrillation – Life-threatening heart rhythm disturbance.
  2. Wernicke’s aphasia – Impaired language comprehension.
  3. Xiphoid process – Small cartilage at the lower end of the sternum.
  4. Yolk sac – Early embryonic structure providing nutrients.
  5. Zoster – Shingles; reactivation of chickenpox virus.
  6. Angina – Chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart.
  7. Bilirubin – Yellow pigment formed by breakdown of red blood cells.
  8. Cholecystitis – Inflammation of the gallbladder.
  9. Dysphagia – Difficulty swallowing.
  10. Encephalitis – Inflammation of the brain.
  11. Fasciitis – Inflammation of fascia.
  12. Glycemia – Blood sugar level.
  13. Hemiplegia – Paralysis of one side of the body.
  14. Infarction – Tissue death due to lack of blood supply.
  15. Jugular vein – Major vein in the neck.
  16. Keratitis – Inflammation of the cornea.
  17. Lymphoma – Cancer of lymphatic system.
  18. Meningitis – Inflammation of the meninges (brain/spinal cord membranes).
  19. Nephrology – Study of kidney function and diseases.