Ch. 1 Terminology Section Flashcards
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adenoma
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tumor of a gland
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adenitis
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inflammation of a gland
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arthritis
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inflammation of a joint
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biology
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study of life
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biopsy
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removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope
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carcinoma
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cancerous tumor
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cardiology
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study of the heart
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cephalic
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pertaining to the head
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cerebral
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pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
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incision
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process of cutting into
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excision
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process of cutting out
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endocrine glands
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glands that secrete hormones within the body
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cystoscopy
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process of visual examination of the urinary bladder
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cytology
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study of cells
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dermatitis
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inflammation of the skin
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hypodermic
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pertaining to under the skin
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electrocardiogram
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record of electricity in the heart
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electroencephalogram
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record of electricity in the brain
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enteritis
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inflammation of the intestines
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erythrocyte
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a red blood cell
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gastrectomy
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removal of the stomach
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gastrotomy
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incision of the stomach
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hyperglycemia
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condition of increased blood sugar
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diagnosis
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state of complete knowledge
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prognosis
state of before knowledge
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gynecology
study of females and female disease
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hematology
study of blood
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hematoma
collection of blood
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hemoglobin
blood protein found in red blood cells. hemoglobin carries oxygen to the cells from the lungs and carbon dioxide away from cells to the lungs.
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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iatrogenic
pertaining to being produced by treatment. A rash occurring after treatment with a drug, such as penicillin is an iatrogenic condition.
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leukocyte
white blood cell
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dermatology
study of skin
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nephritits
inflammation of the kidney
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nephrology
study of the kidenys
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neurology
study of nerves
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oncology
study of tumors
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oncologist
specialist on the study of tumors
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ophthalmoscope
instrument for visual examination of the eye
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osteitis
inflammation of the bone
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osteoarthritis
inflammation of bone and joints
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pathology
study of diease
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pathologist
specialist of the study of disease
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pediatric
pertaining treatment of children
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psychology
study of the mind
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psychiatrist
specialist in the treatment of the mind
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radiology
study of x-rays
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renal
pertaining to the kidney
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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sarcoma
tumor of the flesh tissue
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resection
process of cutting out; removal
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thrombocyte
a clotting cell
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urology
study of the urinary track
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cardiac
pertaining to the heart
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neural
pertaining to the nerves
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arthralgia
pain in the joint
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neuralgia
pain the in nerve
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erythrocyte
red blood cell
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nephrectomy
removal (resection) of the kidney
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leukemia
blood condition of the white cells; malignant condition
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carcinogenic
pertaining to producing cancer
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pathogenic
pertaining to producing disease
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iatrogenic
pertaining to produced by treatment
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hemoglobin
blood protein. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells. It helps erythrocytes carry oxygen.
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electroencephalogram
record of electricity in the brain
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gastric
pertaining to the stomach
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neurologic
pertaining to study of the nerves
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excision
process of cutting out; removal
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ophthalmologist
specialist of the study of diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye
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cystitis
inflammation of the urinary bladder
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endocrinology
study of endocrine glands
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hepatoma
tumor (malignant) of the liver
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biopsy
process of viewing life; removal of living tissue for microscopic examination
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nephrosis
abnormal condition of the kidneys
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leukocytosis
abnormal condition of normal white cells
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enteropathy
disease of the intestines
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adenopathy
disease of the glands
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endoscope
instrument to visually examine within (the body)
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endoscopy
process of visually examining within (the body)
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prognosis
state of before knowledge; prediction about the outcome of treatment.
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osteotomy
incision of a bone
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gastroenterology
process of the study of stomach and intestines
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anemia
a decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin
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autopsy
self view-examination of a dead body, understand its function
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diagnosis
state of complete knowledge; information gathered about a patient's illness.
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endocrinologist
specialist in endocrine glands
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epigastric
pertaining to above the stomach
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epidermis
outer layer of the skin; above the dermis layer
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excision
process of cutting out; to resection
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exocrine glands
glands that secrete chemical to the outside of the body
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hyperthyroidism
condition of too much secretion of hormone (thyroxine) from the thyroid gland
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hypogastric
pertaining to below the stomach
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hypoglycemia
condition of low blood sugar
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incision
process of cutting into; to section
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pericardium
structure surrounding the heart
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prostate gland
exocrine gland in front of (before) the urinary bladder in males.
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resection
removal; excision. "to cut back"
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retrocardiac
pertaining to behind the heart
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subhepatic
pertaining to below the liver
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transhepatic
pertaining to across or through the liver
