Hyperventilation Glossary of Terms
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Abdomen: The belly, that part of the body that contains all of the structures between the... See the entire definition of AbdomenAbdominal: Relating to the abdomen, the belly, that part of the body that contains all of ... See the entire definition of AbdominalAnxiety: A feeling of apprehension and fear, characterized by physical symptoms such as pa... See the entire definition of AnxietyArms: An appendage in anatomy and in clinical trials. See: Arm. Brain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCalcium: A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones, where it is stored. Calcium is ... See the entire definition of CalciumCarbon dioxide: A gas which is the byproduct of cellular metabolism and which collects in ... See the entire definition of Carbon dioxideChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest X-ray: A type of X-ray commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs. A chest X... See the entire definition of Chest X-rayCirculation: In medicine, the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitou... See the entire definition of CirculationCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDizziness: Painless head discomfort with many possible causes including disturbances of ... See the entire definition of DizzinessDry mouth: The condition of not having enough saliva to keep the mouth wet. This is due to... See the entire definition of Dry mouth
ECG: Electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHeart attack: The death of heart muscle due to the loss of blood supply. The loss of bloo... See the entire definition of Heart attackHeart disease: Any disorder that affects the heart. Sometimes the term "heart disease" is ... See the entire definition of Heart diseaseHyperventilation: Overbreathing. Hyperventilation causes dizziness, lightheadedness, a sen... See the entire definition of HyperventilationInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionLiver: The largest solid organ in the body, situated in the upper part of the abdomen on t... See the entire definition of LiverLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMuscle: Muscle is the tissue of the body which primarily functions as a source of power. T... See the entire definition of MuscleOverbreathing: See: Hyperventilation. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of Pain
Panic: A sudden strong feeling of fear that prevents reasonable thought or action. The wor... See the entire definition of PanicPanic disorder: An anxiety disorder that is characterized by sudden attacks of fear and pa... See the entire definition of Panic disorderPredispose: To make more likely or render susceptible. Smoking predisposes to a number of ... See the entire definition of PredisposePregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body. Thi... See the entire definition of PregnancyPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary carePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPsychiatrist: A physician who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of m... See the entire definition of PsychiatristRib: One of the 12 paired arches of bone that form the skeletal structure of the chest wal... See the entire definition of RibRib cage: The structure formed by the thoracic vertebrae and ribs, the sternum (breastbone... See the entire definition of Rib cageScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSensation: In medicine and physiology, sensation refers to the registration of an incoming... See the entire definition of SensationShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathSpasm: A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the ... See the entire definition of SpasmStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSymptomatic: 1 With symptoms, as a symptomatic infection. 2 Characteristic o... See the entire definition of Symptomatic
Syndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Tired: A feeling of a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency of accomplishment,... See the entire definition of TiredTwitching: : Involuntary contractions of groups of muscle fibers. Also known as fasciculat... See the entire definition of TwitchingWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of WheezingX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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