Ch.5 Comprehension Flashcards
What is the meaning of Colitis?
Inflammation of the colon
What is the meaning of Anesthesialogy?
Study of administration of agents for loss of sensation
What is the meaning of Laryngitis?
Inflammation of the voice box
What is the meaning of Neuralgia?
Pain of nerves
What is the meaning of Otitis?
Inflammation of the ear
What is the meaning of Iatrogenic?
Pertaining to an adverse condition produced by a treatment or physician
What is the meaning of Vasculitis?
Inflammation of blood vessels
What is the meaning of Psychiatrist?
Physician who treats the mind and mental illness
What is the meaning of Gastroenterologist?
Physician who treats disorders of the digestive system
What is the meaning of Rectocele?
Hernia of the rectum
What is the meaning of Oncogenic?
Pertaining to producing a tumor
What is the meaning of Thoracotomy?
Incision of the chest
What is the meaning of Pathologist?
Physician who studies disease (reading biopsies and performing autopsies)
What is the meaning of Nephrastomy?
New opening of the kidney to the outside of the body
What is the meaning of Rinorrhea?
Discharge of fluid (mucus) from the nose
What is the meaning of Obstetrics?
Treatment of pregnant women and delivery of babies
What is the meaning of Pediatrician?
Physician who treats diseases of children
What is the meaning of Geriatrician?
Physician who treats diseases of old age
What is the meaning of Ophthalmologist?
Physician who treats disorders of the eye
Process of visual examination of the stomach?
Gastroscopy
