EXTRA MED TERM FINAL

Ankylosis

abnormal stiffening of a joint

Laparotomy

incision into the abdomen

Ambidextrous

able to use both hands

Colostomy

artificial opening into the colon

Bradypnea

slow breathing

Hemiplegia

paralysis of one side

Hemostasis

stopping blood flow

Vasculitis

inflammation of blood vessels

Aphasia

loss of speech

Polycystic

many cysts

Postpartum

after childbirth

Retrograde amnesia

loss of memories going backward in time

Jejunostomy

artificial opening into the jejunum

Hematopoiesis

creating blood

Thrombocytopenia

deficiency of thrombocytes

Dyspnea

difficulty breathing

Cardiomegaly

enlargement of the heart

Hyperglycemia

high blood sugar

Isotonic

same tone

Bradygastria

slow stomach activity

Osteomalacia

softening of bone

Neuropathy

disease of a nerve

Tachycardia

fast heartbeat

Amniocentesis

aspiration/puncture of fetal sac

Appendectomy

surgical removal of appendix

Anemia

blood condition