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Medical Terminology Final Exam Part 5

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This deck covers key medical terms and concepts, including definitions and conditions related to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as diagnostic procedures.

Epidermis

The outer layer of skin
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Key Terms

Term
Definition
Epidermis
The outer layer of skin
Tricuspid Valve
Valve that is situated at the opening of the right atrium of the heart into the right ventricle
Myocardial Infarction
Heart Attack
CAD Coronary Artery Disease
Condition caused by atherosclerosis that reduces the blood flow through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle.
DPT (Diaptheria-pertussis-tetanus)
Triple antigen immunization against these diseases
Mediastinum
The space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs

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TermDefinition
Epidermis
The outer layer of skin
Tricuspid Valve
Valve that is situated at the opening of the right atrium of the heart into the right ventricle
Myocardial Infarction
Heart Attack
CAD Coronary Artery Disease
Condition caused by atherosclerosis that reduces the blood flow through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle.
DPT (Diaptheria-pertussis-tetanus)
Triple antigen immunization against these diseases
Mediastinum
The space in the chest between the pleural sacs of the lungs
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
Hypercapnea
Blood gas carbon dioxide level over 45mmHg
Hemoptysis
spitting up blood
Expectorate
to eject from the throat or lungs by coughing or spitting
Orthopnea
Sensation of breathless in the recumbent postion, relieved by sitting or standing
Pernicious Anemia
Low red blood cell count caused by inadequate vitamin B12
Sickle Cell Anemia
Red Blood cells become shaped like a crescent and less able to carry oxygen
Eustachian Tube
Bony and cartilaginous tube connecting the middle ear with the nasopharynx and equalizing ir pressure
Hypokalemia
Lower than normal pottasium level in your blood stream
Barium Enema
X-ray exam that can detect changes or abnormalities in the large intestine
Thallium 201
Used widely for myocrdial nuclear imaging