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MED132 Week1 Bianca C.
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02/20/2026
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AD

 

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Alzheimer's Disease
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ADHD
 Definition
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
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AED
 Definition
Automated External Defibrillator.
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A-fib
 Definition
Atrial fibrillation; an irregular and often rapid heart rate.
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Agoraphobia
 Definition
Agoraphobia
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ALS
 Definition
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
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Anencephaly
 Definition
Absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp.
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Angioplasty
 Definition
A procedure to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels.
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Aortostenosis
 Definition
Narrowing of the aorta.
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Aphasia
 Definition
Loss of ability to speak or understand language.
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Arteriogram
 Definition
An X-ray of an artery.
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Arteriosclerosis
 Definition
Hardening of the arteries.
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Atherectomy
 Definition
Removal of plaque from an artery.
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Atheroma
 Definition
A fatty deposit or plaque within the wall of an artery.
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Bradycardia
 Definition
A slow heart rate (below 60 beats per minute).
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CABG
 Definition
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
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CAD
 Definition
Coronary Artery Disease.
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Capillaroscope
 Definition
An instrument used to examine capillaries.
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Cardiac Catheterization
 Definition
A procedure to examine heart conditions.
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Cardiomegaly
 Definition
Enlargement of the heart.
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Cardiomyopathy
 Definition
A general term for diseases affecting the heart muscle.
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CP
 Definition
Cerebral Palsy.
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CSF
 Definition
Cerebrospinal Fluid.
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CVI
 Definition
Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
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Dyscrasia
 Definition
An abnormal condition of the blood.
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Dysphasia
 Definition
Difficulty speaking.
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EEG
 Definition
Electroencephalogram.
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EKG/ECG
 Definition
Electrocardiogram
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Adenoidectomy
 Definition
Surgical removal of adenoids.
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Adenopathy
 Definition
Disease of the glands or lymph nodes.
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Alveolitis
 Definition
Inflammation of alveoli.
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Anastomosis
 Definition
Surgical connection between two structures, such as lymphatic vessels.
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Anoxia
 Definition
Absence of oxygen in tissues.
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Antigenic
 Definition
Relating to a substance that triggers an immune response.
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Antitussive
 Definition
Cough suppressant.
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Aphonia
 Definition
Loss of voice.
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ARDS
 Definition
Acute lung condition with fluid buildup.
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Axillary
 Definition
Pertaining to the armpit.
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Bactericide
 Definition
Substance that kills bacteria.
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Bacteriostatic
 Definition
Inhibits bacterial growth.
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