Medical Terminology

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Vital Sign

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Measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient's essential body functions.

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Pulse

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Heart pumps, the arteries expand and contract as blood is pushed through.

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Blood pressure

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The force of blood on the walls of the artery.

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Respiratory Rate

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The amount of breath per minute.

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Temperature

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The degree of internal heat of a person's body.

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Symptom

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Something a person feels or experiences that may indicate a disease or condition.

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Infection

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A disease caused by microorganisms that causes harm to the body.

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Disease

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A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant.

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Germ

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A microorganism, or microbe, that can cause disease.

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Bacteria

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Single-celled organisms that do not rely on a host. Can be helpful or harmful.