Unit 25: Vocabulary

Please study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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cough
Sudden expulsion of air from the lung accompanied by a low sound.
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He developed a severe cough after his hiking trip to Alaska.
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cyanosis
A bluish discoloration of skin caused by lack of oxygen.
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The cyanosis on his hands and fingers probably comes from exposure to cold.
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diaphoresis
Excessive sweating.
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While detoxing from alcohol addiction, she experienced diaphoresis.
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distended
Swollen due to pressure from inside.
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The stomach was distended so the swelling needed to be relieved.
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diuresis
Excessive urination.
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The most common treatment for diuresis is an anti-diuretic pill that helps the person retain fluids.
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dysphagia
Abnormal difficulty swallowing.
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Persistent dysphagia could be symptomatic of a serious medical condition requiring treatment.
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dysphonia
Difficulty in speaking.
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His dysphonia was attributed to excessive shouting at a football match.
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dyspnea
Abnormal difficulty breathing.
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Asthma often results in dyspnea, because the lungs are inflamed and constricted.
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dysuria
Painful or difficult urination.
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Dysuria is most often caused by a bacterial infection.
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emesis
Vomiting.
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He presented with emesis and abdominal pains.
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emphysema
When the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are stretched and damaged, causing difficulty breathing.
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Patients with stage 3 or 4 emphysema should seek medical help.
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epistaxis
A nosebleed.
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On its own epistaxis does not require medical attention.
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erythema
Superficial reddening.
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The doctor prescribed a topical cream to combat the erythema.
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etiology
The cause or set of causes.
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The first specialist was unable to identify the etiology of the condition.
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flatus
Gas in or from the stomach.
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He found flatus the most uncomfortable symptom of the illness.
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gastrodynia
Abnormal pain in the stomach.
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The tests ruled out organic causes of his gastrodynia.
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hematuria
The presence of blood in the urine.
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A urine analysis was conducted when the doctor noticed hematuria.
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hypercalcemia
The state of having too much calcium in the blood.
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Mild hypercalcemia is usually asymptomatic.
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hypercapnia
The state of having too much carbon dioxide in the blood.
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Hypercapnia may be symptomatic of an underlying condition affecting your breathing and your blood.
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hyperglycemia
The state of having too much sugar in the blood.
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Frequent hunger and thirst as well as increased urination may signal hyperglycemia.
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