1
Q
peri-
A
around
2
Q
endo-
A
within
3
Q
word part that is always placed at the end of the word
A
suffix
4
Q
cardi/o/megaly
A
enlargement of the heart
5
Q
bi-, Milli-, mono-
A
bi= two, Milli= one-thousandth, mono= one
6
Q
-centesis
A
surgical puncture
7
Q
plural form of atrium
A
atria
8
Q
-ectomy
A
surgical removal
9
Q
presence of more than one bronchus
A
bronchi
10
Q
-alga, -dynia
A
pain
11
Q
-oid
A
resembling
12
Q
more than one diagnosis
A
diagnoses
13
Q
-graphy
A
process of recording
14
Q
-stomy
A
surgically create new opening
15
Q
heter/o
A
different
16
Q
ecto-
A
outside
17
Q
retro-
A
backward, behind
18
Q
contra-
A
against
19
Q
ex-
A
away from, outside
20
Q
dys-
A
bad, difficult
21
Q
peri-
A
around
22
Q
-oma
A
tumor
23
Q
trans-
A
across
24
Q
-megaly
A
enlarged
25
rrhagia
excessive flow or discharge
26
quadri/plegia
paralysis of all four extremities
27
erythrocyte
red blood cell
28
appendicitis
inflammation of the appendix
29
a name for a disease,organ, procedure, or body function that is derived from the name of a person
Eponym
30
-ole
small, little
31
-emia
blood condition
32
anti-
against
33
pre-
before
34
rapid
tachy
35
-pathy
disease
36
-penia
decrease in or deficiency
37
a tooth having two cusps or points
bi cuspid
38
intra
within
39
makes all body movement possible
muscle tissue
40
forms the outer skin and lines internal organs
epithelial
41
support and protects body structures; has many forms including liquid, fatty, fibrous, cartilage, and solid
connective tissue
42
three types of muscle tissue
skeletal, smooth, cardiac
43
upper region of abdomen
right & left hypochondriac regions
44
lower region of abdomen
right & left iliac region
45
middle section of abdomen
right & left lumbar region
46
area between right& left hypochondriac
epigastric region
47
area between right & left iliac regions
hypogastric region
48
area between right and left lumbar regions
umbilical region
49
RUQ,RLQ,
right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant
50
LLQ, LUQ
left lower quadrant, left upper quadrant
51
body cavities
thoracic, abdominal, pelvic
52
subdivisions of Dorsal cavity
cranial, spinal
53
deep
towards the inside
54
opposite of deep
superficial
55
posterior
back
56
opposite of posterior
anterior
57
dorsal
back
58
opposite of dorsal
ventral
59
inferior
down
60
opposite of inferior
superior
61
caudal
tail end
62
opposite of caudal
cranial
63
distal
away from midline
64
opposite of distal
proximal
65
a -plasia
developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue
66
dys -plasia
abnormal or disordered formation of tissues or organs
67
hyper -plasia
an increase or excessive formation in the number of cells of a body part
68
neo -plasia
new and abnormal development of cells that may or may not be malignant
69
lying horizontally on the back, face up
supine
70
tissues organized together to perform a specific function
organs
71
the cervical division of the spine consists of how many bones
7
72
divisions of the back
cervical, thoracic, lumbar
73
anter/o
front
74
cyt/o
cell
75
viscer/o
internal organs
76
-plasm
living substance
77
hist/o
tissue
78
crani/o
skull, cranium
79
throac/o
chest
80
epidermis
outer most layer of the skin contains no blood vessels or glands
81
ceruminous gland
secrets ear wax
82
hives
urticaria, wheal
83
bedsore
pressure sore, decubatis ulcer
84
verruca
wart
85
shingles
herpes zoster
86
ecchymosis
discoloration of an area of skin caused by an escape of blood into the tissues (black-and-blue mark)
87
psoriasis
silvery-white scales covering round, raised, reddened patches
88
systemic lupus erythematosus
"butterfly rash" across the bridge of the nose, aching in joints
89
urticaria (hives)
a reaction of skin with sightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin often has itching
90
pruritus
itching
91
vitiligo
white patches of skin surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation
92
abrasion
a scraping or rubbing away of skin as a result of friction
93
bulla
a large blister
94
fissure
a crack-like sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane
95
cicatrix
a scar
96
macule
a small flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed
97
polyp
a small stalk-like growth that protrudes up or out from surface
98
pustule
a small elevation of the skin filled with pus
99
cyst
closed sac or pouch in/within skin that contains fluid or solid material
100
vesicle
a small blister
101
ulcer
a circumscribed, open sore of the skin accompanied by inflammation
102
sebum
oily secretion
103
third-degree burn
involves massive necrosis of the epidermis and dermis and may include part of the subcutaneous tissues
104
alopecia
loss of hair, or male pattern baldness
105
eczema
inflammation of the skin that is characterized by erythema, papules, pustules, scales and is accompanied by intense itching
106
gangrene
tissue death due to loss of blood supply, invasion of bacteria, exhibits a foul odor
107
nevus
mole
108
onychomycosis
fungal infection of the nails
109
debridement
the removal of damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to promote healing
110
petechia
small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin
111
scabies
a highly contagious skin disease caused by the human itch mite
112
derm/o
skin
113
adip/o
fat
114
melan/o
black or dark pigment
115
bx
biopsy
116
decub
decubitus ulcer
117
I&D
incision and drainage
118
FS
frozen section
119
cryosurgery
the use of subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy tissue
120
fulguration
uses an electric spark to burn and destroy tissue.. used for the removal of surface lesions
121
cautery
uses heat or caustic substances to burn and scar the skin, causing a coagulation of the tissue
122
skin graft
is tissue taken from a donor site and placed on a recipient site
123
biopsy
the removal of a small piece of tissue from skin lesions for the purpose of examining it under a microscope
124
onych/o/myc/osis
onych=nail, myc= fungus, osis= condition
125
dermatitis
dermat=skin, itis= inflammation
126
anemia
deficiency of hemoglobin due to lack of oxygen
127
plasma
straw colored fluid portion
128
hemostasis
stopping or controlling blood flow by mechanical or chemical means
129
splenomegaly
enlargement of the spleen
130
fibrin
used in clotting of blood
131
bleeding time
a measure of the time required for bleeding to stop
132
PTT
blood test to evaluate clot formation
133
pathogen
disease producing microorganisms
134
allergen
substance that can produce a hypersensitive reaction in the body.
135
hematocrit
an assessment of RBC percentage in the blood volume
136
serum
clear, sticky fluid portion of blood remaining after clotting
137
coagulation
process of transforming a liquid to solid
138
hemophilia
hereditary lack of coagulation factor
139
platelet
clotting cell
140
erythrocyte
mature red blood cell
141
antibody
substance produced by body in response to foreign substances.
142
erythroblast
an immature red blood cell
143
hemoglobin
complex protein-iron compound in the blood that carries oxygen to the cells
144
agglutination
clumping together of cells as a result of interaction with specific antibodies
145
aplastic anemia
condition characterized the lack of formation of the blood elements due to failure of the bone marrow which produces them
146
pernicious anemia
formation of distorted RBCs due to a lack of vitamin B12 absorption
147
leukocyte
white blood cell
148
anaphylaxis
exaggerated, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen
149
hemolytic anemia
condition characterized by extreme reduction in circulating RBCs due to their destruction
150
edema
accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces
151
immunity
state of being resistant to or protected from a disease
152
polycythemia vera
abnormal increase in the number of RBCs, granulocytes, and thrombocytes leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity
153
spleen
the largest lymphatic organ in the body, located in the LUQ; it filters the blood
154
erythropoiesis
the process of red blood cell production
155
natural immunity
immunity with which we are born
156
ELISA
test to screen for the AIDS/HIV virus
157
pancytopenia
reduction in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets
158
phagocytosis
the process of a cell engulfing and destroying bacteria
159
ESR
test that measures the rate at which RBCs settle out in a tube of unclotted blood
160
leukemia
excessive and uncontrolled increase of immature white blood cells
161
lymphandenopathy
disorder of the lymph nodes or lymph glands
162
Hbg, Hb, Hgb
hemoglobin
163
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
164
Hct
hematacrit
165
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
166
lymphaden/o
lymph gland
167
-emia
blood condition
168
-phage
to eat
169
hemat/o
blood
170
-poiesis
formation
171
3 organs important in the lymphatic system
thymus,spleen, tonsils
172
function of the lymphatic system
immunity
173
thrombocytopenia
thromb/o= clot, cyt/o= cell, penia= deficiency abnormal condition where the number of platelets is reduced
174
pulmonary circulation
deoxygenated blood enter the right atrium from the superior and inferior vena cava. from right atrium blood passes through the tricuspid valve into the right ventricle. right ventricle through the pulmonary valve into the pulmonary arteries then to the lungs
175
systemic circulation
oxygenated blood is returned to the left atrium by way of the pulmonary veins. from left atrium blood passes through the bicuspid valve into the left ventricle. from left ventricle blood passes through the aortic valve into the aorta. from the aorta into arteries and to each body part.
176
MI
myocardial infarction
177
CHF
congestive heart failure
178
CAD
coronary artery disease
179
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
180
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
181
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
182
HTN
hypertension
183
septum
partition or dividing wall in a cavity: example between the atria
184
cyanosis
slightly bluish, grayish, slate-like, or dark discoloration of the skin
185
diastole
relaxation phase of the heart beat, allowing the heart to fill with blood
186
mitral valve prolapse
drooping of one or more cusps of the valve between the left atria and left ventricle
187
pitting edema
swelling, usually of the skin in the extremities, that when pressed firmly with a finger will maintain the dent produced by the finger
188
cardiomyopathy
disease of the heart muscle
189
claudication
cramp-like pain in the calves of the legs caused by poor circulation
190
cusp
any one of the small flaps on valves of the heart
191
tachycardia
abnormal rapid heart beat
192
thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vain
193
ischemia
decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ
194
coarctation of the aorta
congenital heart defect characterized by a localized narrowing of the aorta
195
arrhythmia
any deviation from the normal pattern of the heartbeat
196
hyperlipidemia
an excessive level of fats in the blood
197
congestive heart failure
a decrease in the outflow from the ventricles which causes impaired circulation and edema in the lungs and extremities; pumping ability of heart is impaired
198
patent ductus arteriosus
abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta associated with premature infants
199
tetralogy of fallot
congenital heart anomaly that consists of four separate defects
200
atherosclerosis
fatty deposits building up within the arterial walls
201
systemic circulation
circulation loop carries oxygenated blood from the heart, through the body, and back to the heart
202
aneurysm
a localized dilatation of an artery which may rupture
203
hypertension
medical term for high blood pressure
204
atrial fibrillation
extremely rapid, incomplete contractions of the atria resulting in twitching of the atria
205
percutaneous translumial coronary angioplasty
balloon procedure to open occluded arteries
206
sphygmomanometer
used to measure blood pressure
207
dyspnea
air hunger resulting in labored or difficult breathing
208
heart block
interference with normal electrical conduction of the heart
209
coronary bypass surgery
procedure for re-routing coronary blood flow
210
bruit
abnormal sound or murmur when listening to carotid artery
211
echocardiopraphy
use of ultrasound to evaluate heart structure and function
212
angiography
x-ray imaging of heart after introducing a contrast medium
213
purkinje fibers
spread electrical impulse to the ventricles
214
(SA) sinoatrial node
pacemaker of the heart
215
arteriosclerosis
arteri/o= artery, scler/o= hard, -osis= condition/ arterial condition where there is a thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of walls of arteries
216
chickenpox
a viral disease characterized by sudden onset with slight fever, successive eruptions of macules, papules, and vesicles on the skin, followed by crusting over of the lesions with a granular scab
217
impetigo
a contagious, superficial, staphylococcal/ streptococcal skin infection characterized by serous vesicle and pustules that form crusted-over lesions, usually on the face
218
infectious parotitis
another name for mumps
219
whooping cough
another name for pertussis
220
rubella
German measles
221
scarlatina
an acute, contagious disease characterized by a sore throat, abrupt high fever "strawberry" tongue (red and swollen), and a point-like bright red rash on the body
222
croup
a childhood disease characterized by a barking cough, suffocative and difficult breathing, stridor, and laryngeal spasm
223
dwarfism
generalized growth retardation of the body due to the deficiency of the human growth hormone before puberty
224
hyaline membrane disease
respiratory distress syndrome of the premature infant (RDS)
225
carcinomas
tumors originating from epithelial tissue that make up the largest group of neoplasms
226
lung cancer
bronchogenic carcinoma
227
chemotherapy
the use of cytotoxic drugs and chemicals to achieve a cure, decrease tumor size, provide relief of pain, or slow down metastasis
228
neonatology
the medical specialty concerned with the diseases and abnormalities of the newborn infant
229
hydrocephalus
a childhood condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the cranial vault
230
sarcoma
tumors that originate from supportive and connective tissue such as bone, fat, muscle, and cartilage
231
wilms' tumor
a malignant tumor of the kidney occurring predominately in childhood
232
oral leukoplakia
precancerous lesion occurring anywhere in the mouth
233
relapse
to exhibit again the symptoms of a disease from which a patient appears to have recovered
234
anaplasia
a change in the structure and orientation of cells, characterized by a loss of specialization and reversion to a more primitive form
235
pyrexia
pertaining to elevated body temperature; fever
236
adjuvant
a substance, especially a drug, added to a prescription to assist in the action of the main ingredient
237
mutation
a change or transformation
238
modality
treatment method
239
neoplasm
any abnormal growth of new tissue, benign or malignant
240
morbidity
an illness or abnormal condition
241
carcinoma
malignant cancerous tumor
242
protocol
a written plan or description of the steps to be taken
243
encapsulated
enclosed in fibrous or membranous sheaths
244
differentiation
cells become specialized physically and functionally
245
pedunculated
pertaining to structure on a stalk
246
onc/o
tumor
247
cephal/o
head
248
-plasia
formation, growth
249
omphal/o
naval
250
nat/o
birth
251
congenital
condition in which you are born with
252
sessile
attached at the base
253
grading
how a tumor relates to its parent tumor
254
fractionation
break down of ionizing radiation treatment into smaller doses
255
antineoplastic
substance, procedure, or measure that prevents the proliferation of malignant cells
256
vaccine
killed microorganisms administered intra dermally to induce active immunity to a disease
257
eythroblastosis fetalis
hemolytic condition
258
CAUTION
```
C= change in bowel or bladder habits
A= a sore that does not heal
U=unusual bleeding or discharge
T= thickening or lump in the breast
I= indigestion or difficulty in swallowing
O= obvious change in a wart or mole
N= nagging cough, hoarseness
```
259
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis tetanus
260
mets
metastasis
261
MMR
measles, mumps, rubella
262
PSA
prostate specific antigen
263
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
264
a productive cough is one that
is effective in bringing up sputum
265
epistaxis
nosebleed
266
hemoptysis
spitting out blood arising from the oral cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs
267
rhinorrhea
a thin, watery discharge from the nose
268
rales
an abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the chest that is a cracking sound similar to that of moisture crackling in a tube as air passes through it
269
tachypnea
abnormally rapid breathing
270
asthma
sudden attack of dyspnea accompanied by wheezing caused by spasming of the bronchial tubes
271
pharyngitis
inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes known as a sore throat
272
wheezing
a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory passageway, heard without the aid of a stethoscope, usually during exhalation
273
a form of COPD
chronic bronchitis
274
inspection
visual examination of the external surface of the body
275
palpation
process of examining by application of the hands or fingers
276
auscultation
listening with a stethoscope for sounds within the body
277
percussion
use of the fingertips to tap the body lightly but sharply to determine position,size of an underlying structure
278
glottis
sound producing apparatus of the larynx
279
pulmonary embolism
obstruction of the pulmonary artery by an thrombus
280
pleural effusion
accumulation of fluid in the pleural space
281
trachea
throat
282
pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, chemicals
283
pleurisy
inflammation of the double membrane surrounding the lungs
284
emphysema
chronic dilatation of the alveoli, usually caused by smoking, that caused a chronic obstruction of airflow in the lungs
285
pleura
the double folded membrane that surrounds the lungs
286
epiglottis
the thin, leaf-shaped structure that covers the entrance of the larynx when the individual swallows
287
expectoration
the act of spitting out saliva or coughing up materials from the air passageways leading to the lungs
288
othropena
an abnormal condition in which a person needs to sit up straight or stand up to breathe comfortably
289
empyema
pus in a body cavity, especially in the pleural cavity that is usually the result of a primary infection in the lungs
290
pneumothorax
a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity as the result of a perforation through the chest wall or the pleura covering the lung (visceral pleura)
291
stridor
a harsh sound during respiration, particularly inhalation, that is high-pitched and resembles the blowing of wind (due to obstruction of air passages)
292
apnea
temporary cessation of breathing
293
anthracosis
the medical term for "black lung disease" accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to breathing in coal dust
294
primary function of the respiratory system is breathing. name 2 other functions
produce sound, defense against foreign materials
295
laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
296
hypoxia
deficiency of oxygen
297
bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi
298
hypercapnia
excessive carbon in the blood
299
pulmonary edema
build up of fluid around lungs
300
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
301
PFT
pulmonary function test
302
AP
anteroposterior
303
URI
upper respiratory infection
304
SOB (pertaining to the respiratory system)
short of breath
305
LUL
left upper lobe
306
pne/o
breathing
307
thor/o
chest
308
orth/o
straight
309
rhin/o
nose
310
pulmon/o
air; lungs
311
articulation
a joint
312
synovial joints
are free moving joints
313
osteochondroma
malignant tumor arising from bone
314
muscular dystrophy
a genetically transmitted disorder that is characterized by progressive weakness and muscle fiber degeneration without evidence of nerve involvement or degeneration of nerve tissue
315
muscle strain
an injury the body of the muscle or attachment of the tendon as a result of overstretching, over extension, or misuse, "muscle pull"
316
gout
a form of acute arthritis that is characterized by inflammation of the first metatarsal joint of the great toe
317
osteoarthritis
the most common form of arthritis, due to wear and tear on the joints, especially the weight bearing joints such as the hips and knees
318
rheumatoid arthritis
a chronic type of arthritis that affects multiple joints of the body, mainly the small peripheral joints, as in those of the hands and feet
319
bone processes
the projections or outgrowths of bones for muscle attachment
320
bunion
an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe
321
subluxation
an incomplete dislocation
322
fontanelle
"soft spot" a space covered by a tough membrane between the bones of an infants cranium
323
foramen
hole in bone where nerves and veins pass through
324
osteochondroma
benign tumor stemming from bone
325
sprain
twisting or turning of tendon or ligaments
326
hematopoiesis
formation of blood cells within bone
327
myel or myel/o
bone marrow
328
arthr/o
joint
329
-centesis
surgical puncture
330
spondyl/o
vertebra
331
osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone marrow due to bacterial invasion of bone
332
ossification
the process of bone formation
333
osteoblasts
immature bone cells
334
osteomalacia
a condition/ disease in which the bones become abnormally soft due to deficiency of calcium and phosphorus in the blood
335
crepitation
the clicking or crackling sounds heard upon joint movement
336
trochanter
the large process below the neck of the femur for muscle attachments
337
arthroplasty
the surgical repair of a joint
338
fascia
thin sheets of fibrous connective tissue that penetrate as well as cover the entire muscle, holding the fibers together
339
bursa
a small sac that lubricates the area around the elbow, knee, or shoulder joint where friction is most likely to occur
340
ganglion
a cystic tumor developing on a tendon that sometimes occurs on the back of the writs
341
scoliosis
lateral curvature of the spine
342
comminuted fracture
a fracture caused by forces so great that the bone splinters/ crushes a segment of bone
343
flexion
a bending motion
344
kyphosis
hunchback
345
extension
a straightening motion
346
abduction
movement of a bone away from the midline of the body
347
ligament
tissue that binds bones to bones
348
supination
the act of turning the palm up
349
pronation
the act of turning the palm down
350
dorsiflexion
bending the foot backward, or upward, at the ankle
351
plantar flexion
bending the food downward at the ankle with toes pointing down
352
circumduction
movement of an extremity around in a circular motion
353
condyle
knuckle-like projection at the end of a bone
354
Fx
fracture
355
MTP
metatarsophalangeal (joint)
| meta/ tars/o / phalangeal
356
TKA
total knee arthroplasty
357
OA
osteoarthritis
358
ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
359
(T/F) medical terms must have a word root and a suffix
true
360
(T/F) the word root often identifies the body part or system described by the medical term
true
361
(T/F) word roots change meaning as the prefixes and suffixes change
False
362
combining vowels aid the pronunciation of medical terms (T/F)
true
363
the prefix anti- means before, in front of
false
364
hypoglycemia indicates high blood sugar (T/F)
false
365
the prefixes hemi- and semi- each mean half (T/F)
true
366
the prefix hyper- means excessive (T/F)
true
367
the suffix -osis means disease (T/F)
false
368
the suffix -itis means stone (T/F)
false
369
histologist
a medical scientist that studies tissues
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