Chapter 1: Introduction to Medical Terminology Flashcards
(146 cards)
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abate
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to lessen, ease, decrease, or cease
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abnormal
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pertaining to away from the norm or rule; a condition that is considered to be not normal
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ab-
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away from
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“norm”
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rule
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-al
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pertaining to
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abscess
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localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body
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acute
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sudden, sharp, severe; used to describe a disease that has a sudden onset, severe symptoms, and a short course
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adhesion
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a process of being stuck together
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“adhes”
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stuck to
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-ion
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process
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afferent
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carrying impulses toward a center
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ambulatory
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condition of being able to walk, not confided to bed
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antidote
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substance given to counteract poisons and their effects
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antipyretic
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pertaining to an agent that is used to lower an elevated body temperature (fever)
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anti-
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against
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“pyret”
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fever
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-ic
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pertaining to
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antiseptic
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pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis; a technique or product used to prevent or limit infections
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“sept”
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putrefaction
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antitussive
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pertaining to an agent that works against coughing
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“tuss”
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cough
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-ive
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nature of, quality of
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apathy
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condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent
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asepsis
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without decay; sterile, free from all living microorganisms
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a-
without
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-sepsis
decay
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autoclave
an apparatus that sterilizes instruments and items using steam under pressure (15 pounds of pressure per square inch) to reach a heat of 250F to 254F for a specified time, such as 30 minutes for single wrapped items
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autonomy
condition of being self-governed; to function independently
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auto-
self
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"nom"
law
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-y
condition
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axillary
pertaining to the armpit
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"axill"
armpit
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-ary
pertaining to
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biopsy
surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination; used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other disease processes in the body
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"bi/o"
life
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-opsy
to view
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cachexia
condition of ill health, malnutrition, and wasting; it may occur in chronic diseases such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis
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cac-
bad
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-hexia
condition
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centigrade
unit of temperature measurement (Celsius scale) with a boiling point of 100 degrees and a freezing point at 0 degrees; each degree of temperature chance is 0.01 (1/100) of the scale
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centi-
one hundred, one hundredth
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-grade
a step
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centimeter
unit of measurement in the metric system; one hundredth of a meter
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-meter
measure
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centrifuge
device used in a laboratory to separate solids from liquids
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"centr/i"
center
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-fuge
to flee
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chemotherapy
the use of chemical agents in the treatment of diseases, specifically drugs used in cancer treatment
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"chem/o"
chemical
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-therapy
treatment
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chronic
pertaining to time; denotes a disease with little change or of slow progression; the opposite of acute
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diagnosis
determination of the cause and nature of a disease, which is most often determined through the process of knowledge
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dia-
through
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-gnosis
knowledge
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diaphoresis
to carry through sweat glands; profuse sweating
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-phoresis
to carry
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disease
a pathological condition of the body that presents with a series of symptoms, signs, and laboratory findings peculiar to it and sets it apart from normal functioning of the body by a process that can be congenital, infectious, or the failure of normal activity to maintain and sustain health
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disinfectant
chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria
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dis-
apart
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"infect"
to infect
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-ant
forming
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efferent
carrying impulses away from a center
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empathy
the ability to sense intellectually and emotionally the feelings of another person
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epidemic
pertaining to upon the people; the rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease that can be spread by any pathological organism transmitted by and to humans, birds, insects, etc.
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epi-
upon
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"dem"
people
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etiology
the study of the cause(s) of disease
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"eti/o"
cause
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-logy
study of
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excision
process of cutting out, surgical removal
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ex-
out
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"cis"
to cut
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-ion
process
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febrile
pertaining to fever, a sustained body temperature above 98.6F
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gram
unit of weight in the metric system; a cubic centimeter or a milliliter of water is equal to the weight of a gram
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heterogeneous
composed of unlike substances; the opposite of homogeneous
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hetero-
different
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"gene"
formation, produce
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-ous
pertaining to
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illness
state of being sick
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incision
process of cutting into
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in-
in, into
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kilogram
unit of weight in the metric system; 1,000 grams; a kilogram is equal to 2.2lb
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"kil/o"
a thousand
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-gram
a weight
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liter
unit of volume in the metric system; 1,000mL; a liter is equal to 33.8fl. oz. or 1.0567qt.
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macroscopic
pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye
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"macr/o"
large
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"scop"
to examine
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malaise
a general feeling of discomfort, uneasiness; often felt by a patient who has a chronic disease
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malformation
a structural defect that fails to form normal shape and therefore can affect the function
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mal-
bad
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"format"
a shaping
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malignant
growing worse, harmful, cancerous
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"malign"
bad kind
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-ant
forming
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maximal
pertaining to the greatest possible quantity, number, or degree
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"maxim"
greatest
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microgram
unit of weight in the metric system; one-millionth of a gram or one-thousandth of a milligram (0.001mg)
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microorganism
small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye
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"organ"
organ
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-ism
condition
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microscope
scientific instrument designed to view small objects
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-scope
instrument for examining
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milligram
unit of weight in the metric system; 0.001g
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milliliter
unit of volume in the metric system; 0.001L
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minimal
pertaining to the least possible quantity, number, or degree
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"minim"
least
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multiform
occurring in or having many shapes; an object that has more than one defined shape
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multi-
many, much
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-form
shape
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necrosis
abnormal condition of tissue death
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"necr"
death
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-osis
condition
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neopathy
new disease
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neo-
new
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-pathy
disease
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oncology
the study of the etiology, characteristics, treatments, etc., of cancer
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"onc/o"
tumor
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pallor
paleness; a lack of color
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palmar
pertaining to the palm of the hand
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"palm"
palm
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-ar
pertaining to
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paracentesis
surgical puncture of a body cavity for fluid removal
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para-
beside
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-centesis
surgical puncture
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prognosis
prediction of the course of a disease and the recovery rate of the affected person
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pro-
before
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prophylactic
pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
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"prophylact"
guarding
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pyrogenic
pertaining to the production of heat; a fever
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"pyr/o"
heat, fire
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-genic
formation, produce
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radiology
study of x-rays and other imaging modalities that use x-rays
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"radi/o"
ray, x-ray
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rapport
relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician
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syndrome
a group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterize a specific disease or pathological condition
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syn-
together, with
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-drome
that which runs together
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thermometer
an instrument used to measure degree of heat, especially the temperature of a person
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"therm/o"
hot, heat
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topography
description of a body part in relation to the anatomic region in which it is located
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"top/o"
place
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-graphy
recording
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triage
a system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment
