Medical Terminology: Body Systems
Learn medical terms organized by body system — cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, and more. Essential for nursing, pre-med, and allied health students.
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What is the medical term for a slow heart rate, typically defined as under 60 beats per minute?
Bradycardia
What term describes the inflammation of the joints, often causing pain and stiffness?
Arthritis
What is the medical term for muscle pain?
Myalgia
What term refers to the surgical removal of the gallbladder?
Cholecystectomy
What is the medical term for the presence of blood in the urine?
Hematuria
What term describes inflammation of the stomach lining?
Gastritis
What is the medical term for difficult or labored breathing?
Dyspnea
What condition is characterized by the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup?
Atherosclerosis
What is the surgical repair or unblocking of a blood vessel, especially a coronary artery?
Angioplasty
What is the medical term for inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord?
Meningitis
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