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amniotic fluid
the liquid that bathes a fetus inside the sac in the uterus or womb
Antecubital
the area on the anterior surface of the arm situated in front of the cubitus (elbow), where the arm bends when flexing
Antiseptic
A substance that reduces the number of pathogens present on a surface
arrhythmia
abnormal heart rhythm
cerebrospinal fluid
a normally clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord
chlorhexidine
an antibacterial compound with substantial residual activity that is used as a liquid antiseptic and disinfectant
distal
positioned away from the point of attachment or center of the body
dorsal
directed toward or situated on the back surface
expectorate
expel secretions from the throat or lungs by coughing and spitting
exudate
any material such as fluid, cells, or cellular debris that collects in tissues or on tissue surfaces, usually as a result of inflammation
hematoma
a collection of blood underneath the skin; a bruise
hemolysis
the breakdown of red blood cells
hemostasis
the stoppage of blood flow
iatrogenic anemia
a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, causing pallor and fatigue; resulting from repeated or excessive blood collections for diagnostic testing
ice slurry
thick mixture of water and ice
lumen
middle area
mastectomy
surgery for breast removal
occult
not visable
osmosis
the diffusion of water through a semipermeable membrane, such as a cell membrane.
pH
a measure of the acid-base balance
phlebitis
inflammation of a blood vessel, making the area tender, warm, and red.
povidone-iodine
topical anti-infective agent produced by reacting iodine with the polymer povidone to release iodine; trade name betadine
sclerotic
hard, inflexible, and narrow, as is typical with veins that have undergone multiple venipunctures.
specific gravity
a measure of concentration
supine
lying on the back, usually slightly elevated with a small pillow
syncope
fainting
thrombus
blood clot
transfix
go completely through
urinalysis
a diagnostic examination of urine
urinary catheter
a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine from the body.
