Common Medical Terms

A collection of flashcards focused on vocabulary and definitions for common medical conditions and physiological terms.

Bradycardia

Abnormally slow heart rate

Arrhythmia

Irregular heart rhythm

Hypertrophy

Abnormal increase in the size of an organ or tissue

Hypoxia

Deficiency of oxygen reaching body tissues

Ischemia

Reduced blood flow to a part of the body

Thrombosis

Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel

Embolism

Blockage of a blood vessel by a clot, air bubble, or other material

Dehydration

Loss of body fluids

Electrolyte Imbalance

Abnormal levels of minerals in the body

Diabetes Mellitus

A chronic condition affecting blood sugar regulation

Asthma

A chronic lung condition causing difficulty breathing

Pneumonia

Infection of the lungs

Gastroenteritis

Inflammation of the stomach and intestines

Hematoma

Collection of blood outside blood vessels, causing swelling

Sepsis

Body's extreme response to an infection

Anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reaction