vocab list #5

bluish discoloration of the digits

disease caused by a lack of blood or an insufficient number of red blood cells (eryhtrocytes)

abnormal accumulation of fluis in the peritoneal cavity, may casue abdominal swelling

passage of liquid through a specific organ or area of the body

rapid excessive breathing

agent that relieves fever

narrowing of a vessel

machine that produces or assists with breathing

area of tissue necrosis caused by loss of oxygen because of obstruction to circulation of that area

tissue necrosis of the heart muscle

sensation of dizziness

substance that prevents clotting of the blood

bluish discoloration of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood

fever

irregular or abnormal rhythm, usually referring to heart rhythm

elevated body temperature, usually above 101 degrees rectally

pulse felt on forehead

pulse that feels very strong when palpated

low oxygen in blood

belief in imaginary illness