vocabulary 11 - healthcare

Abrasion

A type of open wound from scraping or rubbing.

Arthroscopic

Describes viewing the interior of a joint utilizing a small camera lens and a noninvasive surgical technique.

Bilateral

Pertaining to both sides of a body.

Conduction

Transfer of temperature thermal energy by direct contact with a medium.

Isotonic

Describes contraction that shortens and lengthens the muscle.

Concentric contraction

Contraction of a muscle by shortening.

Eccentric contraction

Muscle contraction by lengthening of the muscle.

Hematoma

Blood tumor or mass.

Crepitation

A crackling sound heard during movement of body part or joint; related to inflammation or fractured bone.

Heat stroke

A disturbance of the temperature-regulating mechanisms of the body caused by overexposure to excessive heat, resulting in fever, hot and dry skin, and rapid pulse, sometimes progressing to delirium and coma.

Intravenous

Describes a method of administering substances via a vein.

Plantarflexion

Movement in which the forepart of the foot is depressed relative to the ankle.