Glossary of Common Medical Terms
Summary of Key Terms
Abscess - a tender collection of pus usually caused by an infection.
Bacteria - microbes that have organisms with a small simple cell structure.
Biopsy - a small sample of tissue taken for tests.
Contusion - a bruise.
Defibrillator - a medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
Edema - a swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid.
Embolism - a blocked artery usually caused by a blood clot or air bubble.
Epidermis - the outer layer of the skin.
Intravenous - medication or fluid given via the vien.
Prognosos - forecast of the likely result of treatment or how a disease will develop.
Malignant - indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
Zoonotic - a disease that can spread from animals to humans.
Bacteria - microbes that have organisms with a small simple cell structure.
Biopsy - a small sample of tissue taken for tests.
Contusion - a bruise.
Defibrillator - a medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat.
Edema - a swelling caused by an accumulation of fluid.
Embolism - a blocked artery usually caused by a blood clot or air bubble.
Epidermis - the outer layer of the skin.
Intravenous - medication or fluid given via the vien.
Prognosos - forecast of the likely result of treatment or how a disease will develop.
Malignant - indicates the presence of cancerous cells.
Zoonotic - a disease that can spread from animals to humans.
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