Vocab #5 - Health Science Theory

All 20 definitions for Mrs. Gilkison's fifth Health Science Theory vocabulary quiz.

Acrocyanosis

blush discoloration of the digits

Anemia

disease caused by lack of blood or an insufficient number of red blood cells

Ascites

abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, abdominal swelling

Perfusion

passage of fluid through a specific organ or area of the body

Hyperventilate

rapid excessive breathing

Antipyrectic

agent that relieves fever

Coarctation

narrowing of a vessel

Ventilator

machine that produces or assists w breathing

Infraction

area of tissue necrosis caused by loss of oxygen because of obstruction to circulation to that area

Myocardinal Infarction

tissue necrosis of heart muscle

Vertigo

dizziness

Anticoagulant

substance that prevents clotting of the blood

Cyanosis

bluish discoloration of the skin nail beds and/or lips due to insufficient amount of oxygen in blood

Pyrexia

fever

Arrhythmia

irregular or abnormal rhythm, usually referring to heart rhythm

Fever

elevated body temp, usually above 101 degrees F rectally

Temporal Pulse Point

pulse felt on the forehead

Bounding Pulse

pulse that feels very strong when palpated

Hypoxemia

low amount of oxygen in the blood

Hypochondria

belief in an imaginary illness