Top 100 Medical Terms You Should Know

Master essential medical terminology for exams, healthcare careers, and real-world understanding.

Why These Terms Matter

Medical terminology helps you understand the language of healthcare. Learning common terms makes studying easier and improves exam performance.

Top 100 Medical Terms

Bradycardia: Slow heart rate
Tachycardia: Fast heart rate
Hypertension: High blood pressure
Hypotension: Low blood pressure
Hepatomegaly: Enlarged liver
Nephrology: Study of kidneys
Cardiology: Study of the heart
Dermatitis: Skin inflammation
Gastritis: Stomach inflammation
Arthritis: Joint inflammation
Neurology: Study of the nervous system
Oncology: Study of cancer
Myalgia: Muscle pain
Neuralgia: Nerve pain
Hematuria: Blood in urine
Leukocytosis: High white blood cell count
Anemia: Low red blood cell count
Cyanosis: Bluish skin due to low oxygen
Dyspnea: Difficulty breathing
Apnea: Absence of breathing
Edema: Swelling due to fluid
Ischemia: Reduced blood flow
Infarction: Tissue death due to lack of blood
Thrombosis: Blood clot formation
Embolism: Blockage caused by clot
Sepsis: Body-wide infection response
Hypoxia: Low oxygen levels
Hyperglycemia: High blood sugar
Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar
Arrhythmia: Irregular heart rhythm

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