Chabner Chapter One Flashcards
tumour of a gland
adenoma
inflammation of a gland
adenitis
inflammation of a joint
arthritis
the study of life
biology
view living tissue
biopsy
cancerous tumour of skin or surface
carcinoma
study of the heart
cardiology
pertaining to the head
cephalic
pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of brain)
cerebral
the process of cutting into
incision
the process of cutting out
excision
to secrete within
endocrine glands (endo = within, crin = secrete)
visual examination of the urinary bladder
cystoscopy (cyst = sac containing fluid, scopy = visual exam)
the study of cells
cytology
inflammation of the skin
dermatitis
under the skin
hypodermic
record of heart electricity
electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
record of brain electricity
electroencephalogram (EEG)
inflammation of the intestines
enteritis
red blood cell
erythrocyte
removal of the stomach
gastrectomy
to cut the stomach
gastrotomy
high blood sugar
hyperglycemia
complete knowledge of the patient’s condition
diagnosis
prediction of outcome of illness
prognosis
study of female
gynecology