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Anatomy

Study of body structure.

Physiology

Study of body function.

Pathology

Study of disease.

Acute

Severe, sudden onset of a condition.

Chronic

Long-lasting or recurring condition.

Diagnosis

Identifying a disease or condition.

Prognosis

Predicted outcome of a disease.

Symptom

Patient-reported problem.

Sign

Objective evidence of disease.

Lesion

Any abnormal tissue change.

Cardiovascular system

Heart and blood vessels.

Respiratory system

Lungs and airways.

Digestive system

Stomach, intestines, etc.

Musculoskeletal system

Bones, muscles, joints.

Nervous system

Brain, spinal cord, nerves.

Endocrine system

Hormone-producing glands.

Urinary system

Kidneys, bladder, ureters.

Reproductive system –

Organs for reproduction.

Integumentary system

Skin, hair, nails.

Immune system

Body defenses against infection.

Temperature (T)

Body heat; normal ~98.6°F / 37°C.

Pulse (P)

Heart rate; beats per minute.

Respiration (R)

Breaths per minute.

Blood Pressure (BP)

Pressure in arteries; systolic/diastolic.

Oxygen saturation (SpO₂)

% oxygen in blood.

Fever

Elevated body temperature.

Tachycardia

Fast heart rate (>100 bpm).

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate (<60 bpm).

Tachypnea

Rapid breathing.

Bradypnea

Slow breathing.

Medical history

Patient’s past health info.

Chief complaint

Main reason patient seeks care.

Informed consent

Patient permission after explanation

Confidentiality

Keeping patient info private.

HIPAA

Health privacy law in the US.

Asepsis

Preventing infection.

Hand hygiene

Proper handwashing or sanitizer use.

Standard precautions

Universal infection-control methods.

Isolation

Separating infectious patients.

Patient education

Teaching about care or procedures.

Venipuncture

Drawing blood from a vein.

Capillary puncture

Fingerstick blood collection.

Injection

Delivering medication via needle.

Intramuscular (IM)

Injection into muscle.

Subcutaneous (SQ/SC)

Injection under skin.

Intravenous (IV)

Injection into vein.

Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)

Heart electrical activity test.

Sterilization

Killing all microorganisms.

Disinfection

Reducing pathogens on surfaces.

Autoclave

Device that sterilizes with steam.

Prescription (Rx)

Doctor-ordered medication.

Over-the-counter (OTC)

Non-prescription medication.

Analgesic

Pain reliever.

Antibiotic

Fights bacterial infection.

Antiseptic

Prevents infection on skin.

Antipyretic

Reduces fever.

Dosage

Amount of medicine given.

Side effect

Unintended effect of a drug.

Contraindication

Reason not to use a drug or procedure.

Adverse reaction

Harmful response to a medication.

CBC (Complete Blood Count)

Blood test for cells.

BMP (Basic Metabolic Panel)

Tests electrolytes & kidney function.

Urinalysis

Tests urine for infection, sugar, etc.

Culture

Growing microorganisms to identify infection.

Biopsy

Tissue sample for testing.

Suture

Stitch to close a wound.

Bandage

Wrap for wound protection.

Splint

Supports a broken bone.

Cast

Hard covering for bone immobilization.

Nebulizer

Delivers medicine as mist to lungs.

Anterior

Front of body.

Posterior

Back of body.

Superior

Above another part.

Inferior

Below another part.

Medial

Toward the midline.

Lateral

Away from midline.

Proximal

Closer to origin/point of attachment.

Distal

Farther from origin/attachment.

Palpation

Examining by touch.

Percussion

Tapping to check underlying structures.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Life-saving technique.

AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Device to restart heart.

Shock

Inadequate blood flow to organs.

Hemorrhage

Excessive bleeding.

Fracture

Broken bone.

Burn

Tissue damage by heat or chemical.

First aid

Immediate care before professional help.

Emergency room (ER)

Care for urgent medical needs.

Triage

Prioritizing patients by severity.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Gloves, mask, gown, etc.

Medical record

Written account of patient care.

Electronic health record (EHR)

Digital medical record.

Charting

Documenting patient info.

Incident report

Notes unusual events or accidents.

Scope of practice

Tasks allowed by law for a professional.

Liability

Legal responsibility.

Malpractice

Professional negligence.

Referrals

Sending patient to specialist.

Authorization

Permission for procedures or insurance coverage.

Compliance

Following laws, policies, and instructions.