108 Terms
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Diseases
accelerated idioventricular rhythm
Health care; Diseases
A transient and intermittent type of arrhythmia with episodes lasting from a few seconds to a minute which usually occurs in patients with acute myocardial infarction or with digitalis toxicity. ...
leukocytosis
Health care; Diseases
A transient increase in the number of leukocytes in a body fluid.
syncope
Health care; Diseases
A transient loss of consciousness and postural tone caused by diminished blood flow to the brain (i.e., brain ischemia). Presyncope refers to the sensation of lightheadedness and loss of strength ...
flushing
Health care; Diseases
A transient reddening of the face that may be due to fever, certain drugs, exertion, stress, or a disease process.
neonatal jaundice
Health care; Diseases
A transient unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia that occurs between the second and fifth days of life because the hepatic enzyme glucuronosyltransferase required for bilirubin detoxification is ...
