Abrupt
describes a sudden change that occurs without warning
abstain
the deliberate effort to refrain from an action, such as drinking alcohol or eating junk food
access
the freedom to use someone as one chooses; the permission or ability to enter or approach a specific entity or area
accountable
responsible for actions or explanations
adhere
the process of binding one thing to another using glue, tape, or another agent; refers to the action of maintaining loyalty or support
affect
a clear influence on one's emotions
annual
the duration of a single year; an occurrence that takes place once each year
apply
to put something to use; having a relevant or valid connection to something else
audible
capable of being heard
bilateral
having two sides; may refer to something that affects both side of the human body
cardaic
concerning the heart
cast
the process by which something is given shape through the pouring of a liquid substance into a mold; may also refer to the throwing of an object
cease
to bring about a gradual end; refers to something that dies out or becomes extinct
compensatory
an equivalent; the action of making a payment that serves as a counterbalance for another action
complications
a factor that presents a degree of difficulty; may also refer to a secondary disease or condition
comply
to carry out the wishes of another person; to perform in the manner prescribed by law
concave
a surface that is rounded inward like a bowl; surface that is arched or curved
concise
straightforward and to the point; absent of all excessive detail
Consistency
the agreement of each of the parts that constitute a whole
constrict
to make something narrow by squeezing or compressing
contingent
something that may happen; may also refer to something that is dependent upon or conditioned by something else
contour
the line that represents the shape of a curvy figure
contract
An agreement between two or more parties that binds each to perform certain actions
Contraindication
the presence of a symptom or condition that will make a specific treatment unadvisable
defecate
to have feces removed from the bowels
deflicit
a lack in an amount or quality of something, such as money or rainfall
depress
to press down; the lessening of activity or strength; an action in which something moves to a lower position
depth
a quality of being complete and thorough
deteriorating
to make inferior in quality; to diminish in function or condition
device
something that is devised or thought up; may be a piece of equipment designed for a specific task
diagnosis
determining the dysfunction/disease
diameter
the length of a line that passes through the body of an object
dilate
to enlarge, extend, or widen; to become wide like the pupil of the eye
dilute
to make a substance thinner or less potent; diminish in flavor or intensity
distended
something that has been enlarged by the force of internal pressure
Dysfunction
a hindered function a body system or organ
elevate
to lift or make something higher; to lift in rank or title
Endogenous
the growth from a deep tissue; refers to conditions that arise from factors that are internal to an organism
expand
to open or unfold; refers to an increase in number, size, or scope; may refer to the expression of an idea in greater depth
exposure
being subject to a condition or influence; making a secret fact known publicly
external
being outside the human body; existing outside the confines of a specific space or institution
fatal
something that may cause death; relating to fate or proceeding in a manner that follows a fixed sequence of events
fatigue
state of tiredness occurring in a muscle as a result of repeated contractions
flaccid
the state of not being firm; lacking vigor, force, or youthful firmness
flushed
blushing or an area of the body that becomes reddened
gaping
something that is wide open and exposed
gastrointestinal
concerning the stomach and intestines
Gender
the behavioral, cultural, or physiological traits that are associated with a specific sex
Hematologic
concerning blood
hygeine
the science of health- inducing practices; the condition or practice of activities that can maintain physical health
impaired
a condition in which one cannot perform or function properly; often refers to a person who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
impending
hanging overhead threateningly; bound to occur in the near future
Incidence
the arrival of something at a surface; something that occurs or affects something else
infection
an area of body tissue that have been invaded with pathogenic organisms
inflamed
to incite an intensely emotional state; also refers to something that has been set on fire
ingest
to take into one's mouth for digestion
initiate
to cause something to begin or set events in motion; as initiation, can also refers to the process through which a person is allowed entry into a club or organization
insidious
something or someone is enticing but dangerous; slow-developing dangerousness
intact
something that remains whole or untouched by destructive forces; having no relevant part removed or altered
internal
things inside of the body or the mind; something that exists within the limits and confines of something else
invasive
tending to spread or infringe upon something; may also refer to something that will enter the human body
labile
unstable; constantly undergoing a chemical or physical change or breakdown
laceration
wound with irregular borders, knife like in appearance
latent
not presently active but with the potential to become active
lethargic
sluggish, indifferent, apathetic
manifestation
the act of becoming outwardly visible; can refer to the occult phenomenon of a supernatural materialization
musculoskeletal
concerning the connections of the muscle and the skeleton
Neurologic
concerning the nervous system
Neurovascular
concerning the blood vessels and the nerves
Nutrient
something that provides nourishment
Occluded
closed or blocked off
ominous
exhibiting an omen; refers to something evil or disastrous that appears likely to occur
oral
spoken but the mouth; of or relating to the mouth
overt
something that is openly displayed or obvious
Parameter
a limit or boundary; in math it is an arbitrary value that is used to describe a statistical population
paroxysmal
characterized by a sudden fit or attack of symptoms; may be a sudden emotion or uncontrollable action
patent
a clear and easily accessible passage
pathogenic
disease causing
Pathology
the study of dieases
Posterior
related to the rear/ back position
potent
able to copulate as a male; refers to something that is chemically or medically effective
potential
having the possibility of becoming reality
precaution
the act of taking care in advance; refers to measures taken in advance in order to prevent harm
precipitous
very steep or difficult to climb or overcome
predispose
to dispose in advance of or to make susceptible to
pre-existing
the state of existing before or previous to something else
primary
first in order; a rank of importance
priority
the state of being before; coming first in order of date or position; a preferential rating
prognosis
the possibility of recovery after the diagnosis of an illness or disease
rationale
an explanation regarding the principles, opinions, beliefs, or practices held by a specific party
recur
something that is revisited for consideration; a thought or idea that enters one's mind for a second time
renal
concerning the kidneys
Respiration
the act of breathing in and out of air
restrict
to confine something or someone within specific limitations or boundaries
retain
to keep in one's possession; to maintain an item ir person in security
site
the physical location of a structure; the physical space reserved for a building; the place or scene of an occurrence
status
the position or rank held in relation to other; a person or object's condition with respect to circumstances
strict
inflexible; maintained in such a manner that cannot be changed or altered
sublingual
beneath the tongue
supplement
an item that completes something else
suppress
to restrain by authority or force; to omit something from memory; to keep from public knowledge
Symmetric
exhibiting symmetry; capable of being divided by a longitudinal plane into equal sections
symptom
the evidence of a disease or illness; the presence of a symptom is indicative of something else
syndrome
A group of symptoms typical of a particular disease or condition
therapeutic
concerning the treatment of an illness or irregular condition
transdermal
passing through the skin
Transmission
passing something from one place to another
trauma
an injury done by an outside object
Triage
a system that helps to determine which patients need the most care by evaluating their condition and chances of responding positively to treatment
untoward
difficult to manage; marked by trouble or unpleasantness
urinate
to expel urine
vascular
concerning the blood vessels
verbal
relating to or consisting of words; involving words rather than meaning or substance
Virus
a microscopic pathogen that replicates in living cells and can cause disease
vital
necessary or essential to life
void
not occupied or empty; of no legal force or effect
volume
printed pages bound in a book form; space occupied by a three-dimensional form; degree of loudness
Emesis
Vomiting