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Chapter 1: Intro To Med Term Flashcards

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-algia

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pain, suffering

myalgia (muscle pain)

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dys-

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bad, difficult, or painful

dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

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-ectomy

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surgical removal, cutting out

hysterectomy (removal of the uterus)

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hyper-

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excessive, increased

hypertension (increased blood pressure)

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hypo-

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deficient, decreased

hypotension (low blood pressure)

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-itis

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inflammation

arthritis (inflammation of the joints)

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-osis

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abnormal condition, disease

diagnosis

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-ostomy

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the surgical creation of an articial opening to the body surface

ileostomy (ileum is attached to the stoma)

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-otomy

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cutting, surgical incision

lobotomy (incision of the frontal lobe)

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-plasty

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surgical repair

rhinoplasty (surgical repair of the nose)

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-rrhage

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bleeding, abnormal excessive fluid discharge

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-rrhapy

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surgical suturing

herniorraphy (surgical suturing of the hernia)

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-rrhea

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flow or discharge

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-rrhexis

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rupture

amniorrhexis (rupture of the aminiotic sac)

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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

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word root?

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basic meaning of the term

ex: gastr-

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combining form

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word root with vowel at end

gastr/o

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suffix

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usually indicates procedure, disorder, or disease

gastritis (stomach inflammation)

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prefix

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usually indicates location, time, number, or status

hyper- (excesssive)

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cyan/o

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blue

cyanosis: blue discoloration of the skin

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erythr/o

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red

erythrocyte: mature red blood cell

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leuk/o

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white

leukocyte: white blood cell

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melan/o

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black

melanonsis: unusual deposits of black pigment in tissues/organs

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poli/o

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gray

poliomyelitis: infection of gray nerve tissue of the spinal cord

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neuroplasty
surgical repair of a nerve
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neurorrhaphy
suturing together of the ends of a severed nerve
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tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
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tonsillectomy
surgical removal of the tonsils
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cranium
portion of the skull that encloses the brain
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cardiac
adjective pertaining to the heart
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gastrosis
disease of the stomach
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pathology
study of all aspects of diseases
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gastralgia
stomachache
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-dynia | (not as common)
pain | gastrodynia also means stomach pain
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gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
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-centesis
surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes/to remove excess fluid
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abdominocentesis
surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
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-graphy
process of producing a picture or record
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angiography
PROCESS of producing a radiographic study of blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium
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angi/o
blood vessels
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-gram
picture or record
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angiogram
resulting film FROM angiography
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myoplasty
surgical repair of a muscle
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-scopy
visual examination
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arthroscopy
visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
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-megaly
enlargement
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hepatomegaly
abnormal enlargement of the liver
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-malacia
abnormal softening | opposite of -sclerosis
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arteriomalacia
abnormal softening of the walls of an artery or arteries
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-necrosis
tissue death
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arterionecrosis
tissue death of an artery or arteries
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arteriosclerosis
abnormal hardening of the arteries
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-stenosis
abnormal narrowing
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arteriostenosis
abnormal narrowing of an artery/arteries
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hemorrhage
loss of a large amount of blood in a short time
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myorrhapy
surgical suturing of a muscle wound
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diarrhea
frequent flow of loose or watery stools
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myorrhexis
rupture of a muscle
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prenatal
time and events *before* birth
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perinatal
time and events *surrounding* birth
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ab-
away from, negative, absent
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dextr/o
right side
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ex-
out of, outside, away from
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macro-
large, abnormal, size, or long
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ad-
toward, to, in the direction of
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sinistr/o
left side
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in-
in, into, not, without
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olig/o
scanty, few
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micr/o, micro-
small
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post-
after, behind
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postnatal
time and events *after* birth
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otorhinolaryngology
study of the ears, nose, and throat
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lith
stone
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lithotomy
removal of a stone
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edema
swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues, or cavities of the body
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appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
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phalanx, phalanges
bones of the fingers and toes
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arteri/o
artery
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endarterial
pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery
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ather/o
plaque or fatty substance
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atheroma
fatty deposit within the wall of an artery
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arthr/o
joint
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arthralgia
pain in a joint or joints
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appendectomy
surgical removal of the appendix
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colostomy
surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface
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colotomy
surgical incision into the colon
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eponym
disease/structure/operation/procedure named for the person who discovered it | Alzheimer's disease, Alois Alzheimer
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fissure
groove/crack-like sore of the skin
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fistula
abnormal passage, usual between two internal organs leading from an organ to the surface of the body
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ileum
longest portion of the small intestine
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ilium
part of the hip bone
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Malaise
referring to a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness; first indication of an infection or disease
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laceration
torn or jagged wound, accidental cut
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lesion
pathologic change of the tissues due to disease/injury
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mucous
specialized membranes that line the body cavities
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mucus
**name of the fluid secreted** by mucuous membranes
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myc/o
fungus
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mycosis
abnormal condition/disease caused by a fungus
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myelopathy
pathological change or disease in the spinal cord
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-ologist
specialist
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dermatologist
physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating the disorders of the skin
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neonatology
study of disorders of the newborn
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palpation
technique in which examiner's hands are used to feel texture, size, consistency, and location of certain body parts
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palpitation
pounding or racing heart
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pyel/o
renal pelvis
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py/o
pus
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pyoderma
acute/inflammatory/pus-forming bacterial skin infection | ex: impetigo
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pyr/o
fever or fire
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pyrosis
heartburn
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supination
rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward
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suppuration
formation of discharge or pus
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triage
medical screening of pts. to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment
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trauma
wound or injury
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viral
pertaining to a virus
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virile
having the nature/properties/qualities of an adult male

Medical Terminology (12 decks)

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