Chapter 4 Part 2 Flashcards
Dysentery
Abnormal and painful condition of the intestines
Dystrophy
Condition of abnormal development
Dysplasia
Condition of abnormal formation
Ectopic pregnancy
Pregnancy out of the normal place, usually in the fallopian tube
Endocardium
Inner lining membrane of the heart
Endoscope
Instrument to view within the body
Endotrcheal
Pertaining to within the trachea
Epithelium
Skin cell
Euphoria
Good feeling
Euthyroid
Normal thyroid function
exophthalmos
Eyeballs that protrude
Hemiglossectomy
Removal of half the tongue
Hyperplasia
Condition of increase formation, increase in number of cells
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Hyper trophy
Increase in development; increase in the size of cells
Hypodermic injection
Use of needle of syringe to force liquid under the skin
Insomniac
Pertaining to inability to sleep
Infracostal
Pertaining to below ribs
Intercostal
Pertaining to between the ribs
Intravenous
Pertaining to within the vein
Macrocephaly
Pertaining to an enlarged head; a congenital anomaly
Malaise
Feeling of discomfort
Malignant
Harmful, bad; cancerous conditions
Metacarpal bones
Five hand bones ( beyond the wrest)