Enrichment Terms Flashcards
Endemic
Occurring at a low level but continuously in a given region
epidemic
Affecting many people in a given region at the same time
pandemic
Describing a disease that is prevalent throughout an entire region of the world
in situ
Localized, noninvasive (literally “in position”)
normal flora
The microorganisms that normally live on or in the body and are generally harmless but can cause disease under special circumstances.
nosocomial
Describing an infection acquired in a hospital
Opportunistic
Describing an infection that occurs because of a host’s poor or altered condition
iatrogenic
Caused by the effects of treatment
idiopathic
Having no known cause
etiology
The cause of a disease
Purulent
Forming or containing pus
suppuration
Pus formation
Fistula
An abnormal passage between two organs
Anaplasia
Lack of normal differentiation, as shown by cancer cells
Ascites
Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity
Hyperplasia
Excessive growth of normal cells in normal arrangement
Hypertrophy
An increase in size of an organ without an increase in the number of cells
Metaplasia
Conversion of cells to a form that isn’t normal for that tissue
Induration
Hardening, an abnormally hard spot or place
endoscope
An instrument for examining the inside of an organ or cavity through a body opening or small incision
fixation
holding or fastening a structure in a firm position
palliative therapy
providing relief but not cure
biofeedback
a method for learning control of involuntary physiological responses by using electric devices to monitor bodily changes and feeding this information back to a person
homeopathy
a philosophy of treating disease by administering drugs in highly diluted form along with promoting healthy life habits and a healthy environment
