Medical Terms Commonly Found in Drug Information Inserts
Adenomas - Benign tumors.
Agranulocytosis - Sudden drop in white blood cells called
granulocytes, indicating a serious dysfunction of the immune system.
Alopecia - Hair loss.
Amenorrhea - Absence of menstruation.
Anaphylaxis - Severe allergic reaction that can be fatal.
Anemia - Deficiency of red blood cells.
Angina - Chest pain.
Anorexia - Loss of appetite.
Arrhythmia - Irregular heartbeat.
Arthralgia - Joint pain.
Bradycardia - Slow heartbeat.
Dermatitis - Skin rash.
Dyspepsia - Indigestion, heartburn and bloating.
Dyspnea - Difficulty breathing.
Dysuria - Painful urination.
Edema - Bloating and swelling from water retention.
Electrolyte - The minerals calcium, potassium and sodium in the human
body.
Fibromyositis - Pain and swelling in joints or muscles.
Gastrointestinal - Having to do with the digestive system.
Glossitis - Inflammation of the tongue.
Hemorrhage - Uncontrolled bleeding or the loss of a large amount of
blood.
Hepatic - Having to do with the liver.
Hirsutism - Excessive hair growth.
Hypotension - Low blood pressure.
Hypertension - High blood pressure.
Jaundice - Yellowing of the white of the eyes and skin caused by
liver or gallbladder dysfunction.
Leukopenia - A drop in white blood cells which indicates a
compromised immune system.
Malaise - Weakness and aching before a flu or fever comes on.
Myocardial infarction - Heart attack from a blocked artery.
Orthostatic hypotension - Becoming dizzy when standing or sitting up
from the prone position.
Neuritis - The swelling of a nerve.
Neuropathy - Pain, swelling or degeneration of a nerve.
Neutropenia - A drop in the white blood cells netrophils.
Paresthesia - Tingling or numbness.
Photosensitivity - A sensitivity to sunlight which cause a rash,
hives or swelling.
Porphyria - Abnormal pigmentation of the skin.
Pruritus - Itching.
Pulmonary - Having to do with the lungs.
Renal - Having to do with the kidneys.
Stomatitis - An inflammation of the mouth.
Syncope - Fainting.
Tachycardia - A rapid heartbeat.
Thrombophlebitis - The swelling of a vein which may cause a blood
clot.
Thrombosis - A blood clot.
Tremor - A quiver or shakiness.
Urticaria - An allergic reaction that causes a skin rash.
Vertigo - Dizziness. |
