Med Term Vocab 1-4 Flashcards by Mayzie Doggett

Surgical removal of a small peace of tissue for microscopic examination; used to determine a diagnosis of cancer or other diseases processed by the body

Biopsy

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pertaining to time; denotes a disease with little change or of slow progression; the opposite of acute

Chronic

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Diagnosis the process of identifying a disease or disorder, which is generally determined through use of scientific and skillful methods of knowledge

Diagnosis

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chemical substance that can be applied to objects to destroy pathogenic organisms, such as bacteria

Disinfectant

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The rapid, widespread occurrence of an infectious disease that can be spread by any pathogenical organism transmitted by and to humans, birds, insects, and other living things.

Epidemic

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Study of the causes of diseases

Etiology

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process of cutting out, surgical removal

Excision

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pertaining to fever, sustained body temperature above 98.6 degrees F

Febrile

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The process of cutting into

Incision

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The process of being badly shaped, deformed

Malformation

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inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and the
hair follicles; pimples

Acne

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small outgrowth of the epidermal and dermal
tissue; skin tags

Acrochordon

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genetic condition in which there is a partial or total
absence of pigment in skin, hair, and eyes

Albinism

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absence or loss of hair, especially of the head;
baldness

Alopecia

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abnormal condition in which there is a lack of or
complete absence of sweating.

Anhidrosis

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graft taken from one part of the body and
transferred to another part of the same patient.

Autograft

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process of forcibly tearing off a part or structure of
the body, such as a finger or toe

Avulsion

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acute, infected, painful nodule formed in the
subcutaneous layers of the skin, gland, or hair follicle; most
often caused by the invasion of staphylococci; furuncle

Boil

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large blister; bleb

Bulla

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infection of the skin or mucous membranes with
any species of Candida but chiefly Candida albicans.

Candidiasis

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an acute, diffuse inflammation of the skin and
subcutaneous tissue characterized by local heat, redness,
pain, and swelling.

Cellulitis

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blackhead

Comedo

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pertaining to the skin

Cutaneous

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closed sac that contains fluid, semifluid, or solid material

Cyst -

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removal of foreign material or damaged or dead tissue, especially in a wound. It is used to promote healing and prevent infection.

Debridement

surgical complication where there is separation or bursting open of a surgical wound.

Dehiscence -

skin resurfacing procedure to remove acne scars, nevi, tattoos, or fine wrinkles by using a rapidly rotating device to sand the outer layers of skin.

Dermabrasion -

inflammation of the skin

Dermatitis -

physician who specializes in the study of the skin

Dermatologist -

the study of the skin

Dermatology -

abnormal condition in which the blood seeps into the skin causing discolorations ranging from blue-black to greenish yellow; bruise

Ecchymosis -

redness of the skin; may be caused by capillary congestion, inflammation, heat, sunlight, or cold temperature.

Erythema -

abrasion of the epidermis by scratching, trauma, chemicals, or burns

Excoriation -

an oozing of pus or serum

Exudate -

inflammation of the sweat glands

Hidradenitis -

abnormal condition of excessive sweating

Hyperhidrosis -

abnormal condition of the inability to sweat; also called anhidrosis

Hypohidrosis

pertaining to jaundice

Icteric

covering; the skin, consisting of the dermis and the epidermis

Integumentary -

Yellow; a symptom of a disease in which there is excessive bile in the blood; the skin, whites of the eyes, and mucous membranes are yellow; icterus

Jaundice -

cancer that develops in the pigment cells of the skin; malignant black mole or tumor. Often the first sign of melanoma is change in the size, shape, or color of a mole. To describe changes that can occur in a mole, use the ABCDEs Rule.

Melanoma - use the ABCDEs Rule. a. Asymmetry - one half of the mole does not match the other; irregularity b. Border - edges are ragged, notched, or blurred c. Color - not uniform; shades of black, brown, or tan are present and areas of white, red, or blue may be seen d. Diameter - greater than 6mm (about the size of a pencil eraser) e. Evolving - size, shape, or color may change

pigmented elevated spot above the surface of the skin; nevus

Mole -

Condition of infestation with lice

Pediculosis -

small, pinpoint, purplish hemorrhagic spots on the skin

Petechiae -

severe itching

Pruritus -

excessive flow (secretion) of oil from the sebaceous glands

Seborrhea -

fatty or oily secretion produced by the sebaceous glands

Sebum -

streaks or lines on breasts, thighs, abdomen, or buttocks caused by weakening elastic tissue; can be caused by obesity or as a result of pregnancy; stretch marks

Striae

pertaining to below the skin, as a subcutaneous injection

Subcutaneous -

tight, firm; to pull or draw tight a surface, such as the skin

Taut -

small dilated blood vessels that appear as small red or purple clusters, often spidery in appearance, and are visible near the surface of the skin; spider veins

Telangiectasia -

injury to soft tissue caused by trauma; generally classified as open or closed

Wound -

dry skin

Xeroderma -

The state of being diseased; ill, sick; refers to the disease rate or number of cases of a particular disease in a given age range, gender, occupation, or other relevant population-based grouping

Morbidity

Being human, subject to death; refers to the death rate reflected by the population or given region, age range, or other relevant statistical grouping

Mortality

Abnormal condition of tissue death

Necrosis

Paleness, a lack of color

Pallor

Pertaining to producing diseases

Pathogenic

Pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy

Prophylactic

study of X-rays and other imaging modalities that use X-rays

Radiology

Relationship of understanding between two idividuals especially between the patient and the physician

Rapport

A system of prioritizing and classifying patient injuries to determine priority of need and treatment

Triage

to lesson, decrease, or cease.

Abate

pertaining to away from the norm or rule. A condition that is considered to be not normal.

Abnormal -

localized collection of pus, which may occur in any part of the body.

Abscess -

Sudden, sharp, severe: used to describe a disease that has sudden onset. severe symptoms, and a short course.

Acute -

A process of being stuck together.

Adhesion -

condition of being able to walk, not confined to bed.

Ambulatory -

- substance given to counteract poisons and their effects.

Antidote

- pertaining to an agent that is used to lower and elevated body temperature. - Tylenol is an antipyretic.

Annipyretic

- pertaining to an agent that works against sepsis (infection) -Betadine is an antiseptic for skin disinfection commonly used before and after surgery.

Antiseptic

- pertaining to an agent that works against coughing

Artitussive

- condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent.

Apathy

- without decay; sterile; free from all living microorganisms.

Asepsis

- pertaining to the armpit.

Axillary

process of scraping away from a surface, such as Skin or teeth, by friction. May be the result of trauma such as a"skinned knee".

Abrasion

- To induce a loss of feeling or sensation with the administration of an anesthetic agent.

Anesihelize

- pertaining to two sides.

Bilateral

- Literally means pertaining to a state of deep sleep: total lack of consciousness

Comatose

pelvis is the normal shape of the birth canal that allows for the exit of the average-size fetus.

Gynecoid

Underdevelopment of a tissue, organ, or body

Hypoplasia

- Pertaining to within a vein.

Intravenous

- Lying hidden: quiet, not active.

Latent

- Space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube; it is also the hollow core of a hypodermic needle, which forms an oval-shaped opening when exposed at the beveled point.

Lumen

- To use the hands or fingers to examine by touch; to feel.

Palpate

- Wide open: freely open

Patent

- Pertaining to the pericardium (a fibrous sac surrounding the heart)

Pericardial

- Pertaining to having more than the normal number of fingers and toes

Polydactyly

- An infection following a previous infection produced by an overgrowth of a resistant strain of bacteria. fungi. or yeast

Superinfection

- Physical injury or wound caused by external force, violence.or a toxic substance.

Trauma

- Generally refers to the expected resiliency of the skin caused by the outward pressure of cells and interstitial fluid.

Tungor

- pertaining to fatty tissue throughout the body

Adipose

- literally means to cut up or to cut apart; the study of The structure of an organism such as humans

Anatomy

- to resemble man

Android

- study of life

Biology

- microscopic bodies in the nucleus that carry the genes to determine hereditary characteristics

Chromosome

- study of cells

Cytology

- the process whereby particles in a fluid move from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration, resulting in an even distribution of the particles of fluid.

Diffusion

- slender physical body form; linear physique

Ectomorph

- Round and soft physical body form

Endomorph

- study of tissue

Histology

- state of equilibrium maintained in the body's internal environment

Homeostasis

- pertaining to the groin, of or near the groin

Inguinal

- pertaining to the side

Lateral

- pertaining to the middle or midline

Medial

- study of disease

Pathology

- literally means a process of pouring through: as passing of a fluid through spaces; to supply the body with nutritive fluid via the bloodstream

Perfusion

- physical appearance or type of makeup of an individual

Phenotype

- essential matter inside of a living cell

Protoplasm

- pertaining to stimulation of body growth

Somatotrophic

- pertaining to the body as a whole

Systemic

- pertaining to the surface. on or near the surface

Superficial

- pertaining to a place; definite locale

Topical

- pertaining to the belly side, abdomen, front side of the body

Ventral

- pertaining to body organs enclosed within a cavity, especially abdominal organs

Visceral

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