hypotension
low blood pressure
humectant
substance that is found in lotions, shampoos, and cosmetic products - used to keep products moisturized
incontinence (urinary)
loss of bladder control
induration
thickening and hardening of soft tissues/skin
inpatient
a patient who stays in a hospital while under treatment
inspection
A form of observing a patient without physically touching them via palpations/auscultation
idiopathic
a disease with no identifiable cause
infarction
blood supply is cut off in a specific region which results in tissue death.
infusion
Introduce fluids/drugs into the body through a vein. usually done continuously over a period of time
intubation
inserting a tube through a person's mouth/nose, then down into their trachea. The tube keeps the trachea open so that air can get through.
insomnia
difficulty sleeping
intradermal
within layers of skin
intranasal
administering something through nasal passage
intraocular
within eyeball
intrathecal
administering medications into the spinal cord
intravenous
within veins
intramuscular
medicines injected into the muscle are known as__
inflammation
first part of the process by which the immune system defends the body from harmful agents, such as bacteria and viruses
ischemia
decreased supply of Oxygen to a particular body part (e.g. brain or heart) due to an obstruction of arterial blood flow
invasive
the introduction of instruments or other objects into the body or body cavities.
jaundice
yellowing of skin due to liver complications
keratolytic
compounds that break down the outer layers of the skin and can decrease the thickness of psoriatic plaques
ketones
alternative fuels for the body that are made when glucose is in short supply
lactation
breastmilk production
lesion
region in an organ or tissue that has an injured/diseased area clearly marked off from healthy tissue around it
lethargy
A condition marked by drowsiness and an unusual lack of energy and mental alertness
leukocytopenia
when the levels of WBCs in your blood are lower than average
leukocytosis
high white blood cell count - usually occurs when you are sick
lozenge
cough drops
malaise
general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being
malignant
diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues.
menopause
the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period
menstruation
regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina
metastasis
cancer cells spreading to other parts of the body
micturition
urination
miotic
pupil constriction
morbidity
when you have a specific illness or condition. ex. diabetes, heart failure
mortality
the number of deaths that occur in a population, or just death in general
murmur
An abnormal sound or extra beat heard when listening to the heart or neighboring large blood vessels
myalgia
muscle aches and pain
mydriatic
pupil dilation
narcolepsy
chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep
necrosis
death of body tissue
nephropathy
the deterioration of kidney function
neuropathy
damage to the peripheral nerves (not brain or spinal cord), and signs may include a prickling, burning, or numb sensation
neuralgia
sharp, shocking pain that follows the path of a nerve and is due to irritation or damage to the nerve
neutropenia
lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils
nocturia
needing to wake up at night in order to urinate
normocephalic
normal sized head
nosocomial
any disease contracted by a patient while at a hospital
necrosis
the death of body tissue.
neuromuscular
relates to a systemic relationship between nerves and muscles
nystagmus
a vision condition in which the eyes make repetitive, uncontrolled movements
occlusive
a property of emollients that create a barrier over the skin to trap moisture. ex. petroleum
orifice
an opening in the body. ex. nostrils
orthostatic hypotension
low blood pressure that happens when standing after sitting or lying down
orthostasis
the named CONDITION defined by orthostatic hypotension
otitis externa
inflammation/infection of the external ear canal
otitis media
inflammation/ infection located in the middle ear (behind ear drum)
outpatient
a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital
ovulation
the process where a mature egg is released from the ovary
palliative
specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness; can include end of life care
pallor
unusually pale skin
palpation
Examination style by pressing on the surface of the body with fingers/hand
palpitation
feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing
paraplegia
paralysis that affects your legs, but not your arms
parenteral
any non-oral means of drug administration (ex. IM, subcut, IV)
paresthesia
the “pins and needles” feeling that occurs primarily on limbs