Chabner Chapter One Flashcards

1
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tumour of a gland

A

adenoma

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2
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inflammation of a gland

A

adenitis

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3
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inflammation of a joint

A

arthritis

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4
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the study of life

A

biology

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5
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view living tissue

A

biopsy

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6
Q

cancerous tumour of skin or surface

A

carcinoma

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7
Q

study of the heart

A

cardiology

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8
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pertaining to the head

A

cephalic

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9
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pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of brain)

A

cerebral

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10
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the process of cutting into

A

incision

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11
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the process of cutting out

A

excision

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12
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to secrete within

A

endocrine glands (endo = within, crin = secrete)

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13
Q

visual examination of the urinary bladder

A

cystoscopy (cyst = sac containing fluid, scopy = visual exam)

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14
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the study of cells

A

cytology

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15
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inflammation of the skin

A

dermatitis

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16
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under the skin

A

hypodermic

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17
Q

record of heart electricity

A

electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

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18
Q

record of brain electricity

A

electroencephalogram (EEG)

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19
Q

inflammation of the intestines

A

enteritis

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20
Q

red blood cell

A

erythrocyte

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21
Q

removal of the stomach

A

gastrectomy

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22
Q

to cut the stomach

A

gastrotomy

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23
Q

high blood sugar

A

hyperglycemia

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24
Q

complete knowledge of the patient’s condition

A

diagnosis

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25
Q

prediction of outcome of illness

A

prognosis

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26
Q

study of female

A

gynecology

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27
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study of blood

A

hematology

28
Q

blood clot

A

hematoma

29
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blood protein

A

hemoglobin

30
Q

inflammation of the liver

A

hepatitis

31
Q

adverse effect of medical treatment

A

iatrogenic

32
Q

white blood cell

A

leukocyte

33
Q

study of the skin

A

dermatology

34
Q

inflammation of the kidney

A

nephritis

35
Q

study of the kidney

A

nephrology

36
Q

study of nerves

A

neurology

37
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study of tumours

A

oncology

38
Q

specialist in tumours

A

oncologist

39
Q

instrument for visual exam of interior of eyes

A

ophthalmoscope

40
Q

inflammation of bone

A

osteitis

41
Q

inflammation of bone and joints

A

osteoarthritis

42
Q

study of disease

A

pathology

43
Q

specialist in study of disease

A

pathologist (examines dead bodies to determine cause of death)

44
Q

pertaining to child health care and diseases

A

pediatric

45
Q

study of the mind

A

psychology

46
Q

specialist in the mind

A

psychiatrist

47
Q

study of x-rays

A

radiology

48
Q

pertaining to the kidney

A

renal

49
Q

inflammation of the nose

A

rhinitis

50
Q

malignant tumour of muscle, bone or fat

A

sarcoma

51
Q

cut back (in terms of removal)

A

resection

52
Q

cells that help clotting

A

thrombocyte

53
Q

clot

A

thrombus

54
Q

condition of clot formation

A

thrombosis

55
Q

study of the urinary tract

A

urology

56
Q

surgeon who operates on urinary tract and male reproductive system

A

urologist

57
Q

pain in the nerves

A

neuralgia

58
Q

pain in the joints

A

arthralgia

59
Q

removal of a kidney

A

nephrectomy

60
Q

condition of excess white blood cells

A

leukemia

61
Q

produces cancer

A

carcinogenic

62
Q

produces disease

A

pathogenic

63
Q

produced by medical treatment (adverse, complication)

A

iatrogenic

64
Q

malignant tumour of the liver

A

hepatoma

65
Q

study of the endocrine system

A

endocrinology