med term final Flashcards

Question

rrhagia

Answer 1

excessive flow or discharge

Answer 2

paralysis of all four extremities

Answer 3

red blood cell

Answer 4

inflammation of the appendix

Answer 5

small, little

Answer 6

blood condition

Answer 7

decrease in or deficiency

Answer 8

muscle tissue

Answer 9

epithelial

Answer 10

connective tissue

Answer 11

skeletal, smooth, cardiac

Answer 12

right & left hypochondriac regions

Answer 13

right & left iliac region

Answer 14

right & left lumbar region

Answer 15

epigastric region

Answer 16

hypogastric region

Answer 17

umbilical region

Answer 18

right upper quadrant, right lower quadrant

Answer 19

left lower quadrant, left upper quadrant

Answer 20

thoracic, abdominal, pelvic

Answer 21

cranial, spinal

Answer 22

towards the inside

Answer 23

superficial

Answer 24

away from midline

Answer 25

developmental failure resulting in the absence of any organ or tissue

Answer 26

abnormal or disordered formation of tissues or organs

Answer 27

an increase or excessive formation in the number of cells of a body part

Answer 28

new and abnormal development of cells that may or may not be malignant

Answer 29

cervical, thoracic, lumbar

Answer 30

internal organs

Answer 31

living substance

Answer 32

skull, cranium

Answer 33

outer most layer of the skin contains no blood vessels or glands

Answer 34

secrets ear wax

Answer 35

urticaria, wheal

Answer 36

pressure sore, decubatis ulcer

Answer 37

herpes zoster

Answer 38

discoloration of an area of skin caused by an escape of blood into the tissues (black-and-blue mark)

Answer 39

silvery-white scales covering round, raised, reddened patches

Answer 40

"butterfly rash" across the bridge of the nose, aching in joints

Answer 41

a reaction of skin with sightly elevated patches that are redder or paler than the surrounding skin often has itching

Answer 42

white patches of skin surrounded by skin with normal pigmentation

Answer 43

a scraping or rubbing away of skin as a result of friction

Answer 44

a large blister

Answer 45

a crack-like sore or groove in the skin or mucous membrane

Answer 46

a small flat discoloration of the skin that is neither raised nor depressed

Answer 47

a small stalk-like growth that protrudes up or out from surface

Answer 48

a small elevation of the skin filled with pus

Answer 49

closed sac or pouch in/within skin that contains fluid or solid material

Answer 50

a small blister

Answer 51

a circumscribed, open sore of the skin accompanied by inflammation

Answer 52

oily secretion

Answer 53

involves massive necrosis of the epidermis and dermis and may include part of the subcutaneous tissues

Answer 54

loss of hair, or male pattern baldness

Answer 55

inflammation of the skin that is characterized by erythema, papules, pustules, scales and is accompanied by intense itching

Answer 56

tissue death due to loss of blood supply, invasion of bacteria, exhibits a foul odor

Answer 57

fungal infection of the nails

Answer 58

the removal of damaged or necrotic tissue from a wound to promote healing

Answer 59

small, pinpoint hemorrhages of the skin

Answer 60

a highly contagious skin disease caused by the human itch mite

Answer 61

black or dark pigment

Answer 62

decubitus ulcer

Answer 63

incision and drainage

Answer 64

frozen section

Answer 65

the use of subfreezing temperature to freeze and destroy tissue

Answer 66

uses an electric spark to burn and destroy tissue.. used for the removal of surface lesions

Answer 67

uses heat or caustic substances to burn and scar the skin, causing a coagulation of the tissue

Answer 68

is tissue taken from a donor site and placed on a recipient site

Answer 69

the removal of a small piece of tissue from skin lesions for the purpose of examining it under a microscope

Answer 70

onych=nail, myc= fungus, osis= condition

Answer 71

dermat=skin, itis= inflammation

Answer 72

deficiency of hemoglobin due to lack of oxygen

Answer 73

straw colored fluid portion

Answer 74

stopping or controlling blood flow by mechanical or chemical means

Answer 75

enlargement of the spleen

Answer 76

used in clotting of blood

Answer 77

a measure of the time required for bleeding to stop

Answer 78

blood test to evaluate clot formation

Answer 79

disease producing microorganisms

Answer 80

substance that can produce a hypersensitive reaction in the body.

Answer 81

an assessment of RBC percentage in the blood volume

Answer 82

clear, sticky fluid portion of blood remaining after clotting

Answer 83

process of transforming a liquid to solid

Answer 84

hereditary lack of coagulation factor

Answer 85

clotting cell

Answer 86

mature red blood cell

Answer 87

substance produced by body in response to foreign substances.

Answer 88

an immature red blood cell

Answer 89

complex protein-iron compound in the blood that carries oxygen to the cells

Answer 90

clumping together of cells as a result of interaction with specific antibodies

Answer 91

condition characterized the lack of formation of the blood elements due to failure of the bone marrow which produces them

Answer 92

formation of distorted RBCs due to a lack of vitamin B12 absorption

Answer 93

white blood cell

Answer 94

exaggerated, life-threatening hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen

Answer 95

condition characterized by extreme reduction in circulating RBCs due to their destruction

Answer 96

accumulation of fluid within the tissue spaces

Answer 97

state of being resistant to or protected from a disease

Answer 98

abnormal increase in the number of RBCs, granulocytes, and thrombocytes leading to an increase in blood volume and viscosity

Answer 99

the largest lymphatic organ in the body, located in the LUQ; it filters the blood

Answer 100

the process of red blood cell production

Answer 101

immunity with which we are born

Answer 102

test to screen for the AIDS/HIV virus

Answer 103

reduction in red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

Answer 104

the process of a cell engulfing and destroying bacteria

Answer 105

test that measures the rate at which RBCs settle out in a tube of unclotted blood

Answer 106

excessive and uncontrolled increase of immature white blood cells

Answer 107

disorder of the lymph nodes or lymph glands

Answer 108

hemoglobin

Answer 109

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

Answer 110

hematacrit

Answer 111

human immunodeficiency virus

Answer 112

lymph gland

Answer 113

blood condition

Answer 114

thymus,spleen, tonsils

Answer 115

thromb/o= clot, cyt/o= cell, penia= deficiency abnormal condition where the number of platelets is reduced

Answer 116

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

Answer 117

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.

Answer 118

myocardial infarction

Answer 119

congestive heart failure

Answer 120

coronary artery disease

Answer 121

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 122

coronary artery bypass graft

Answer 123

deep vein thrombosis

Answer 124

hypertension

Answer 125

partition or dividing wall in a cavity: example between the atria

Answer 126

slightly bluish, grayish, slate-like, or dark discoloration of the skin

Answer 127

relaxation phase of the heart beat, allowing the heart to fill with blood

Answer 128

drooping of one or more cusps of the valve between the left atria and left ventricle

Answer 129

swelling, usually of the skin in the extremities, that when pressed firmly with a finger will maintain the dent produced by the finger

Answer 130

disease of the heart muscle

Answer 131

cramp-like pain in the calves of the legs caused by poor circulation

Answer 132

any one of the small flaps on valves of the heart

Answer 133

abnormal rapid heart beat

Answer 134

inflammation of a vain

Answer 135

decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ

Answer 136

congenital heart defect characterized by a localized narrowing of the aorta

Answer 137

any deviation from the normal pattern of the heartbeat

Answer 138

an excessive level of fats in the blood

Answer 139

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

Answer 140

abnormal opening between the pulmonary artery and the aorta associated with premature infants

Answer 141

congenital heart anomaly that consists of four separate defects

Answer 142

fatty deposits building up within the arterial walls

Answer 143

circulation loop carries oxygenated blood from the heart, through the body, and back to the heart

Answer 144

a localized dilatation of an artery which may rupture

Answer 145

medical term for high blood pressure

Answer 146

extremely rapid, incomplete contractions of the atria resulting in twitching of the atria

Answer 147

balloon procedure to open occluded arteries

Answer 148

used to measure blood pressure

Answer 149

air hunger resulting in labored or difficult breathing

Answer 150

interference with normal electrical conduction of the heart

Answer 151

procedure for re-routing coronary blood flow

Answer 152

abnormal sound or murmur when listening to carotid artery

Answer 153

use of ultrasound to evaluate heart structure and function

Answer 154

x-ray imaging of heart after introducing a contrast medium

Answer 155

spread electrical impulse to the ventricles

Answer 156

pacemaker of the heart

Answer 157

arteri/o= artery, scler/o= hard, -osis= condition/ arterial condition where there is a thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of walls of arteries

Answer 158

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

Answer 159

a contagious, superficial, staphylococcal/ streptococcal skin infection characterized by serous vesicle and pustules that form crusted-over lesions, usually on the face

Answer 160

another name for mumps

Answer 161

another name for pertussis

Answer 162

German measles

Answer 163

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

Answer 164

a childhood disease characterized by a barking cough, suffocative and difficult breathing, stridor, and laryngeal spasm

Answer 165

generalized growth retardation of the body due to the deficiency of the human growth hormone before puberty

Answer 166

respiratory distress syndrome of the premature infant (RDS)

Answer 167

tumors originating from epithelial tissue that make up the largest group of neoplasms

Answer 168

bronchogenic carcinoma

Answer 169

the use of cytotoxic drugs and chemicals to achieve a cure, decrease tumor size, provide relief of pain, or slow down metastasis

Answer 170

the medical specialty concerned with the diseases and abnormalities of the newborn infant

Answer 171

a childhood condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the cranial vault

Answer 172

tumors that originate from supportive and connective tissue such as bone, fat, muscle, and cartilage

Answer 173

a malignant tumor of the kidney occurring predominately in childhood

Answer 174

precancerous lesion occurring anywhere in the mouth

Answer 175

to exhibit again the symptoms of a disease from which a patient appears to have recovered

Answer 176

a change in the structure and orientation of cells, characterized by a loss of specialization and reversion to a more primitive form

Answer 177

pertaining to elevated body temperature; fever

Answer 178

a substance, especially a drug, added to a prescription to assist in the action of the main ingredient

Answer 179

a change or transformation

Answer 180

treatment method

Answer 181

any abnormal growth of new tissue, benign or malignant

Answer 182

an illness or abnormal condition

Answer 183

malignant cancerous tumor

Answer 184

a written plan or description of the steps to be taken

Answer 185

enclosed in fibrous or membranous sheaths

Answer 186

cells become specialized physically and functionally

Answer 187

pertaining to structure on a stalk

Answer 188

formation, growth

Answer 189

condition in which you are born with

Answer 190

attached at the base

Answer 191

how a tumor relates to its parent tumor

Answer 192

break down of ionizing radiation treatment into smaller doses

Answer 193

substance, procedure, or measure that prevents the proliferation of malignant cells

Answer 194

killed microorganisms administered intra dermally to induce active immunity to a disease

Answer 195

hemolytic condition

Answer 196

``` 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 ```

Answer 197

diphtheria, pertussis tetanus

Answer 198

metastasis

Answer 199

measles, mumps, rubella

Answer 200

prostate specific antigen

Answer 201

sudden infant death syndrome

Answer 202

is effective in bringing up sputum

Answer 203

spitting out blood arising from the oral cavity, larynx, trachea, bronchi, or lungs

Answer 204

a thin, watery discharge from the nose

Answer 205

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

Answer 206

abnormally rapid breathing

Answer 207

sudden attack of dyspnea accompanied by wheezing caused by spasming of the bronchial tubes

Answer 208

inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes known as a sore throat

Answer 209

a whistling sound resulting from narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory passageway, heard without the aid of a stethoscope, usually during exhalation

Answer 210

chronic bronchitis

Answer 211

visual examination of the external surface of the body

Answer 212

process of examining by application of the hands or fingers

Answer 213

listening with a stethoscope for sounds within the body

Answer 214

use of the fingertips to tap the body lightly but sharply to determine position,size of an underlying structure

Answer 215

sound producing apparatus of the larynx

Answer 216

obstruction of the pulmonary artery by an thrombus

Answer 217

accumulation of fluid in the pleural space

Answer 218

inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, chemicals

Answer 219

inflammation of the double membrane surrounding the lungs

Answer 220

chronic dilatation of the alveoli, usually caused by smoking, that caused a chronic obstruction of airflow in the lungs

Answer 221

the double folded membrane that surrounds the lungs

Answer 222

the thin, leaf-shaped structure that covers the entrance of the larynx when the individual swallows

Answer 223

the act of spitting out saliva or coughing up materials from the air passageways leading to the lungs

Answer 224

an abnormal condition in which a person needs to sit up straight or stand up to breathe comfortably

Answer 225

pus in a body cavity, especially in the pleural cavity that is usually the result of a primary infection in the lungs

Answer 226

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)

Answer 227

a harsh sound during respiration, particularly inhalation, that is high-pitched and resembles the blowing of wind (due to obstruction of air passages)

Answer 228

temporary cessation of breathing

Answer 229

the medical term for "black lung disease" accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to breathing in coal dust

Answer 230

produce sound, defense against foreign materials

Answer 231

inflammation of the larynx

Answer 232

deficiency of oxygen

Answer 233

chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi

Answer 234

excessive carbon in the blood

Answer 235

build up of fluid around lungs

Answer 236

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 237

pulmonary function test

Answer 238

anteroposterior

Answer 239

upper respiratory infection

Answer 240

short of breath

Answer 241

left upper lobe

Answer 242

air; lungs

Answer 243

are free moving joints

Answer 244

malignant tumor arising from bone

Answer 245

a genetically transmitted disorder that is characterized by progressive weakness and muscle fiber degeneration without evidence of nerve involvement or degeneration of nerve tissue

Answer 246

an injury the body of the muscle or attachment of the tendon as a result of overstretching, over extension, or misuse, "muscle pull"

Answer 247

a form of acute arthritis that is characterized by inflammation of the first metatarsal joint of the great toe

Answer 248

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

Answer 249

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

Answer 250

the projections or outgrowths of bones for muscle attachment

Answer 251

an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe

Answer 252

an incomplete dislocation

Answer 253

"soft spot" a space covered by a tough membrane between the bones of an infants cranium

Answer 254

hole in bone where nerves and veins pass through

Answer 255

benign tumor stemming from bone

Answer 256

twisting or turning of tendon or ligaments

Answer 257

formation of blood cells within bone

Answer 258

bone marrow

Answer 259

surgical puncture

Answer 260

inflammation of bone marrow due to bacterial invasion of bone

Answer 261

the process of bone formation

Answer 262

immature bone cells

Answer 263

a condition/ disease in which the bones become abnormally soft due to deficiency of calcium and phosphorus in the blood

Answer 264

the clicking or crackling sounds heard upon joint movement

Answer 265

the large process below the neck of the femur for muscle attachments

Answer 266

the surgical repair of a joint

Answer 267

thin sheets of fibrous connective tissue that penetrate as well as cover the entire muscle, holding the fibers together

Answer 268

a small sac that lubricates the area around the elbow, knee, or shoulder joint where friction is most likely to occur

Answer 269

a cystic tumor developing on a tendon that sometimes occurs on the back of the writs

Answer 270

lateral curvature of the spine

Answer 271

a fracture caused by forces so great that the bone splinters/ crushes a segment of bone

Answer 272

a bending motion

Answer 273

a straightening motion

Answer 274

movement of a bone away from the midline of the body

Answer 275

tissue that binds bones to bones

Answer 276

the act of turning the palm up

Answer 277

the act of turning the palm down

Answer 278

bending the foot backward, or upward, at the ankle

Answer 279

bending the food downward at the ankle with toes pointing down

Answer 280

movement of an extremity around in a circular motion

Answer 281

knuckle-like projection at the end of a bone

Answer 282

metatarsophalangeal (joint) | meta/ tars/o / phalangeal

Answer 283

total knee arthroplasty

Answer 284

osteoarthritis

Answer 285

open reduction internal fixation

Answer 286

a medical scientist that studies tissues

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