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Medical Terms Commonly Found in Drug Information InsertsAdenomas - 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. |