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4/27/26, 10:08 PM Lay Terminology Part 2. Test and Flashcards



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dysfunction

not working properly


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dyspepsia

gas; upset stomach


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dysplasia

abnormal cells


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dyspnea

hard to breathe; short of breath



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ECG, EKG, or electrocardiogram

picture and measurement of the heart rhythm


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echocardiogram

procedure that uses sound waves to look at the heart; using sound waves to take pictures of the heart chambers and measure it
pumping strength


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EEG

measurement of electrical activity of the brain


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edema

swelling


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efficacy

effectiveness; usefulness


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electrode

wire


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electrolyte imbalance

imbalance of salts or chemicals in the blood


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electrophysiology study

heart rhythm study


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elevation of liver function tests

evidence of liver or kidney damage


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elucidate

to make clear; to determine; to find out


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embolism

blocking of an artery (by blood clot or air bubble)


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embryo

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