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Cardiovascular terms
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08/19/2008

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Akathisia
Definition
inability to sit still
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Amblyopia
Definition
impairment of vision without detectable organic lesion of the eye (i.e. lazy eye)
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Arrhythmia
Definition
abnormal HR
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Ascites
Definition
buildup of fluid in the abdomen
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Bradycardia
Definition
slow HR
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Cephalalgia
Definition
headache
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Diuresis
Definition

increased formation of urine by the kidney

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Extrasystole
Definition
premature contraction of the heart
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Extravasate
Definition
escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue
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Gynecomastia
Definition
breast enlargement in males
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Hemorrhage
Definition
bleeding
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Hyperkalemia
Definition

elevated serum potassium levels

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Hypokalemia
Definition
low serum potassium levels
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Hyponatremia
Definition
deficiency of sodium in the blood
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Hypouricemia
Definition

excess uric acid in the blood

– prerequisite for the development of gout

 

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Inotropic
Definition
affecting the force of muscle contraction
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Ischemia
Definition
blood supply to a local area due to blockage of blood vessels to the area
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Leukocytosis
Definition
increase in the number of leukocytes (WBC)
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Leucopenia
Definition
decrease in the number of leukocytes
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Orthostatic hypotension
Definition
fall in BP occurring on standing characterized by dizziness
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Pancytopenia
Definition
shortage of all types of blood cells
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pemphigus
Definition
too many red blood cells
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Polycythemia
Definition
too many red blood cells
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Somnolence
Definition
drowsiness
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Syncope
Definition
loss of consciousness (fainting)
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Tachycardia
Definition
rapid HR
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