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HESI A2 Vocab Flashcards

HESI A2 Vocab

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535136070Abruptsudden
535136071Abstainto voluntarily refrain from something.
535136072Accessa means to obtain entry or a means of approach
535136073accountableresponsible
535136074adhereto hold fast or stick together
535136075adverseundesireable, possibly harmful
535136076affectappearance of observable emotions
535136077Applyto place, put on, or spread something
535136078Audibleable to hear
535136079Bilateralpresent on two sides
535136080casthard protective device applied to a broken bone while it heals.
535136081Ceasecome to an end.
535136082compensatoryoffsetting or making up for something
535136083complicationan undesired problem that is the result of another event.
535136084complydo as directed.
535136085Concaverounded inward
535136086Concisebrief, to the point.
535136087ConsistencyDegree of viscosity; how thick or thin a fluid is.
535136088constrictTo draw together or become smaller
535136089ContingentDependent
535136090ContourShape or outline of a shape
535136091ContractTo draw together, to reduce in size
535136092ContraindictionA reason why something is not advisable or should not be done.
535136093DefecateExpel feces
535136094DeficitA deficiency or a lack of something.
535136095DepressPress downward
535136096DepthDownward measurement from a surface.
535136097DeterioratingWorsening
535136098DeviceTool or piece of equipment.
535136099Diameterthe distance across the center of a object.
535136100DilateTo enlarge or expand
535136101Diluteto make a liquid less concentrated.
535136102DiscreteDistinct, separate
535136103DistendedEnlarged or expanded from pressure
535136104ElevateTo lift up or place in a higher position
535136105EndogenousProduced within the body
535136106Exacerbateto make worse or more severe.
535136107excessmore than what is needed or usual
535136108ExogenousProduced outside the body
535136109Expandto increase in size or amount
535136110ExposureContact
535136111ExternalLocated outside the body
535136112Fatalresulting in death
535136113FatigueExtreme tiredness, exhaustion
535136114flaccidlimp, lacking tone
535136115FlushedReddened or ruddy appearance
535136116GapingWide open
535136117GenderSex of an individual, as in male or female
535136118HydrationMaintenance of body fluid balance
535136119HygieneMeasures contributing to cleanliness and good health.
535136120ImpairedDiminished or lacking some usual quality or level.
535136121ImpendingLikely to occur soon
535136122IncidenceAn occurance
535136123InflamedReddened, swollen, warm and often tender.
535136124IngestTo swallow for digestion.
535136125InitiateTo begin or put into practice
535136126InsidiousSo gradual as to not become apparent for a long time.
535136127IntactIn place, unharmed
535136128InternalLocated within the body
535136129InvasiveInserting or entering into a body part.
535136130LabileChanging Rapidly and often
535136131Latentpresent but not active or visible
535136132LethargicDifficult to arouse.
535136133ManifestationAn indication or sign of a condtion.
535136134NutrientSubstance or ingredient that provides nourishment
535136135OccludedClosed or obstructed.
535136136OminousSignificatly important and dangerous
535136137OngoingContinuous
535136138OralGiven through or affecting the mouth.
535136139OvertObvious, easliy observed
535136140ParameterA characteristic or constant factor
535136141ParoxysmalBeginning suddenly or abruptly.
535136142PatentOpen
535136143PotentProducing a Strong effect.
535136144PotentialCapable of occurring or likely to occur.
535136145precautionto take Preventive measure.
535136146PredisposeTo make more susceptible or more likely to occur.
535136147PreexistingAlready present
535136148PrimaryFirst or most signifcant
535136149PriorityOf great importance
535136150Prognosisthe anticipated or expected course or outcome.
535136151RationaleThe underlying reason.
535136152RecurTo occur again
535136153Restrictto limit
535136154RetainTo hold or keep
535136155SiteLocation
535136156StatusCondition
535136157StrictStringent, Exact, complete.
535136158SupplementTo take in addition to or complete.
535136159SuppressTo stop or subdue
535136160SymmetricBeing equal or the same in size, shape, and relative postion.
535136161SymptomAn indication of a problem
535136162UntowardAdverse or negative.
535136163UrinateExcrete or repel urine.
535136164VerbalSpoken, using words.
535136165VitalEssential
535136166VoidExcrete, or expel urine
535136167VolumeAmount of space occupied by a fluid.

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