Family Health History Vocab Flashcards

1. a respiratory condition marked by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing. It usually results from an allergic reaction or other forms of hypersensitivity.

a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body.

a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy

to exposures to substances (such as pesticides or industrial waste) where we live or work

a record of the diseases and health conditions in your family.

a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family; a genealogical tree.

(in informal use) a unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring and is held to determine some characteristic of the offspring.

a line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor.

the study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

refers to several types of heart conditions.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood

the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.

when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher)

A record of information about a person's health

Something that increases the chance of developing a disease.

Overweight is a condition of excessive fat deposits

1. a medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

a liability or tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way.

Routine health care that includes screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems.

stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced.