front 1 Gland /n/ | back 1 Gland /n/ A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thyroid gland. |
front 2 Hypertension /n/ | back 2 Hypertension /n/ Hypertension, also known as high or raised blood pressure, is a condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. |
front 3 Inpatient /n/ | back 3 Inpatient /n/ a patient who stays in a hospital while under treatment. |
front 4 Outpatient | back 4 Outpatient /n/a patient who receives medical treatment without being admitted to a hospital."attending a clinic as an outpatient" |
front 5 edema /n/ | back 5 Edema /n/ Edema occurs when tiny blood vessels in the body, also known as capillaries, leak fluid. The fluid builds up in nearby tissues. The leak leads to swelling. |