CCHI Medical Terminology and Anatomy Flashcards
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What is the meaning of the medical term 'edema'?
Answer: Swelling caused by fluid accumulation
Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues.
A patient is described as 'febrile' — what does this indicate?
Answer: The patient has a fever
Febrile means having or relating to a fever, while afebrile means without fever.
What organ system does the term 'renal' refer to?
Answer: Urinary/kidney system
Renal refers to the kidneys; renal failure means the kidneys are not functioning properly.
Which term accurately describes a wound or cut in medical terminology?
Answer: Laceration
A laceration is a wound caused by tearing or cutting of the skin or tissue.
In medical charting, what does 'PRN' mean?
Answer: As needed
PRN is from the Latin 'pro re nata,' meaning 'as needed,' used for medications given only when the patient requires them.
What does the anatomical term 'inferior' mean?
Answer: Below or lower in position
Inferior refers to a position below or lower than another structure, such as the stomach being inferior to the lungs.
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