vocabulary 11 - healthcare

Term 1: Abrasion
Definition 1: A type of open wound from scraping or rubbing.
Term 2: Arthroscopic
Definition 2: Describes viewing the interior of a joint utilizing a small camera lens and a noninvasive surgical technique.
Term 3: Bilateral
Definition 3: Pertaining to both sides of a body.
Term 4: Conduction
Definition 4: Transfer of temperature thermal energy by direct contact with a medium.
Term 5: Isotonic
Definition 5: Describes contraction that shortens and lengthens the muscle.
Term 6: Concentric contraction
Definition 6: Contraction of a muscle by shortening.
Term 7: Eccentric contraction
Definition 7: Muscle contraction by lengthening of the muscle.
Term 8: Hematoma
Definition 8: Blood tumor or mass.
Term 9: Crepitation
Definition 9: A crackling sound heard during movement of body part or joint; related to inflammation or fractured bone.
Term 10: Heat stroke
Definition 10: 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.
Term 11: Intravenous
Definition 11: Describes a method of administering substances via a vein.
Term 12: Plantarflexion
Definition 12: Movement in which the forepart of the foot is depressed relative to the ankle.