Medical Glossary
Quick definitions of essential clinical and anatomical terms for nursing students and medical professionals.
Anatomy
The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
Physiology
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Pharmacology
The branch of medicine concerned with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
Pathology
The science of the causes and effects of diseases, especially the branch of medicine that deals with the laboratory examination of samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.
Microbiology
The branch of science that deals with microorganisms.
Myocardial Infarction
A heart attack; occurs when blood flow decreases or stops to a part of the heart, causing damage to the heart muscle.
Hypertension
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Hypoglycemia
A condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than normal.
Intravenous (IV) Cannulation
A technique in which a cannula is placed inside a vein to provide venous access.
Homeostasis
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
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