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Medspeak Terms

Use the alphabetical index to look up a term.

A . B . C . D . E . F . G . H . I . J . K . L . M
N . O . P . Q . R . S . T . U . V . W . X . Y . Z

 

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ACE INHIBITORS - Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, a class of drugs used in the treatment of heart disease to help keep blood vessels dilated (open) to improve blood flow

ACUTE - condition that requires immediate medical attention

ADJUNCT - a necessary addition to a diagnostic or treatment process

AIDS - Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease in which the body's immune system loses the ability to fight off infections

ALGIA - when used as part of word, means pain or ache, e.g. myalgia or muscle pain

ALLERGY - over-reaction by the immune system to substances that are normally harmless such as dust, animal hairs, certain foods or pollen

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