hesi vocab practice 10

Vocabulary flashcards covering medical, general academic, and descriptive terms from QID to serene.

QID

Four times a day

rampant

Spreading unchecked; widespread

rancid

Having a rank, unpleasant, stale smell or taste, as through decomposition, especially of fats or oils

rational

Someone or something based on clear thought and reason.

rationale

A statement, exposition, or explanation of reasons or principles.

ravenous

Very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification

recur

To return, as in thought, talk, or memory.

referral

The act of sending someone or something to a person or place where what is wanted or needed can be obtained.

regimen

A regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to preserve or restore health or to attain some result.

regulation

An official rule or the act of controlling something.

remission

Subsiding of the symptoms of a disease

renal

Relating to the kidneys or the surrounding regions

replicate

To make or do something again in exactly the same way.

reprehensible

Someone or something deserving of blame or scolding.

residual

Pertaining to or constituting a residue or remainder

respiration

The movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs

restricted

Confined; limited

retain

To keep in possession or use

rigidity

Stiff or unyielding

rigorous

Someone or something that is extremely thorough and careful.

ritual

A set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed regularly, especially as part of a ceremony.

rueful

Causing sorrow or pity

ruminate

To think carefully and for a long period about something.

sanction

To impose a sanction or penalty upon

scarcity

A situation in which something is not easy to find or get.

scope

The range of a subject covered by a book, program, discussion, class, etc.

scrutiny

The careful and detailed examination of something in order to get information about it.

secession

Breaking away from an organization, country, etc.

sensible

Having, containing, or indicative of good sense or reason

serene

Calm, peaceful, or tranquil