Nomenclature for Inflammation L03 Flashcards
1
Q
What suffix describes inflammation?
A
An ending of ‘itis’ suggests inflammation of whatever tissue or body part is named before it.
2
Q
What is Pancreatitis?
A
Inflammation of the pancreas
3
Q
What is Meningitis?
A
Inflammation of the meninges
4
Q
What is Arthritis?
A
Infection of joints
arthro is the greek for joint
5
Q
What is Conjunctivitis?
A
Inflammation of the Conjunctiva
6
Q
What is Uveatis?
A
Inflammation of the Uvea
7
Q
What is the uvea?
A
A pigmented layer of the eye that is made up of the iris, ciliary body and Choroid
8
Q
What is blepharitis?
A
Inflammation of the blephara (eyelids)
9
Q
What is Cellulitis?
A
Acute inflammation of the skin caused by bacteria - Stephlyoccous
