Medical and Scientific Vocabulary Flashcards
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What does the medical abbreviation 'NPO' stand for?
Answer: Nothing by mouth
NPO (nil per os) is a Latin instruction meaning the patient must not consume anything orally.
In pharmacology, what does 'subcutaneous' administration mean?
Answer: Injected beneath the skin
Subcutaneous injection delivers medication into the fatty tissue layer just below the skin.
What does 'prognosis' mean in a medical context?
Answer: The predicted course or outcome of a disease
A prognosis is a medical forecast of the likely progression and outcome of a patient's condition.
What is 'tachycardia'?
Answer: An abnormally fast heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute
Tachycardia is a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate, typically defined as over 100 bpm.
What does 'hematology' study?
Answer: The study of blood and blood-forming tissues
Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with blood disorders and diseases.
Which term describes inflammation of the joints?
Answer: Arthritis
Arthritis refers to inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness.
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