Medical Terms

myocardial infraction

heart attack; when a blood clot obstructs blood flow to the heart, the heart muscles cannot get enough oxygen and tissue eventually dies

pulmonary embolism

blood clot in the lung

benign prostatic hyperplasia

enlarged prostate

thrombus

a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel

embolism

a thrombus that breaks off and gets stuck in another blood vessel

hypertension

high blood pressure

hypotension

low blood pressure

hyperglycemia

high blood glucose; main clinical feature of diabetes mellitus

neuropathy

a disease of the nerves, usually resulting in nerve pain or unusual sensations

hypoglycemia

low blood glucose; common adverse effect of antidiabetic medications

hyperkalemia

high blood potassium levels

hypokalemia

low blood potassium levels; common adverse effect of diuretics or water tablets

orthostatic hypotension

low blood pressure upon standing, which often leads to dizziness and blurred vision

fatigue

tiredness, drowsiness, sleepiness

malaise

a general feeling of discomfort or illness

dyspepsia

heartburn, indigestion, bloating, or abdominal pain

pruritus

itching

diaphoresis

sweating

alopecia

hair loss

myalgia

muscle pain

edema

swelling

xerostomia

dry mouth

anuria

lack of urination