V Terms
1. Vasoconstriction: Narrowing of blood vessels due to smooth muscle contraction.
Example: Occurs in shock to maintain blood pressure.
2. Vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels.
Example: Seen in inflammation causing redness and heat.
3. Venous Return: Blood flow back to the heart via veins.
Example: Increased during exercise.
4. Vertigo: Sensation of spinning or dizziness.
Example: Common in inner ear disorders.
5. Vital Signs: Basic clinical measurements (BP, pulse, RR, temperature).
Example: Used to assess patient condition.
W Terms
1. Wheeze: High-pitched sound due to airway narrowing.
Example: Heard in asthma.
2. Wound: Break in the continuity of tissue.
Example: Surgical wound after operation.
3. White Coat Hypertension: Elevated BP in clinical setting due to anxiety.
Example: Patient shows high BP only in hospital.
4. Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Neurological disorder due to thiamine deficiency.
Example: Seen in chronic alcoholism.
5. Wilson’s Disease: Genetic disorder of copper metabolism.
Example: Causes liver damage and neurological symptoms.
X Terms
1. Xerostomia: Dry mouth due to decreased saliva.
Example: Side effect of anticholinergic drugs.
2. Xanthoma: Yellow lipid deposits in skin.
Example: Seen in hyperlipidemia.
3. Xerophthalmia: Dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea.
1. Vasoconstriction: Narrowing of blood vessels due to smooth muscle contraction.
Example: Occurs in shock to maintain blood pressure.
2. Vasodilation: Widening of blood vessels.
Example: Seen in inflammation causing redness and heat.
3. Venous Return: Blood flow back to the heart via veins.
Example: Increased during exercise.
4. Vertigo: Sensation of spinning or dizziness.
Example: Common in inner ear disorders.
5. Vital Signs: Basic clinical measurements (BP, pulse, RR, temperature).
Example: Used to assess patient condition.
W Terms
1. Wheeze: High-pitched sound due to airway narrowing.
Example: Heard in asthma.
2. Wound: Break in the continuity of tissue.
Example: Surgical wound after operation.
3. White Coat Hypertension: Elevated BP in clinical setting due to anxiety.
Example: Patient shows high BP only in hospital.
4. Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Neurological disorder due to thiamine deficiency.
Example: Seen in chronic alcoholism.
5. Wilson’s Disease: Genetic disorder of copper metabolism.
Example: Causes liver damage and neurological symptoms.
X Terms
1. Xerostomia: Dry mouth due to decreased saliva.
Example: Side effect of anticholinergic drugs.
2. Xanthoma: Yellow lipid deposits in skin.
Example: Seen in hyperlipidemia.
3. Xerophthalmia: Dryness of the conjunctiva and cornea.
