Med terms 2 Flashcards
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Acute
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Sharp, sudden and intense for a short period of time
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Adenocarcinoma
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Cancerous tumor derived from glandular cells
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Adenoma
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Benign tumor of a gland
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Amniocentesis
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Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the amnion
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Anastomosis
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New surgical connection between two previously unconnected bowel parts, vessels or ducts
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Angiography
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X-ray recording of blood vessels after contrast is injected
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Angioplasty
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Surgical repair of a blood vessel. Tube placed in vessel with balloon that inflated to open up artery.
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Arteriosclerosis
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Hardening of arteries
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Arthralgia
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Pain in a joint
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Arthropathy
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Disease of joints
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Artherosclerosis
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Hardening of arteries caused by collection of fatty deposits
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Axillary
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Pertaining to the underarm
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Bronchitis
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Inflammation of a bronchial tube
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Bronchoscopy
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.visual examination of bronchial tunes by passing an endoscope
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Carcinoma
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Cancerous tumor originating from epithelial cells
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Cardiomegaly
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Enlargement of the heart
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Cardiomyopathy
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Disease of heart muscles
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Chemotherapy
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Treatment with drugs. Most often in treatment of cancer
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Cholecystectomy
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Removal of the gallbladder
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Chronic
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Lasting a long time
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Colitis
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Inflammation of the colon
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Colostomy
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Opening of the colon to the outside of the body
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Colocostomy
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New surgical connection between two previously unconnected portions of the colon
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Craniotomy
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Incision of the skull
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Cystitis
Inflammation of the urinary bladder
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Dialysis
Complete separation of wastes from blood when the kidneys fail
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Electroencephalography
Process of recording the electricity in the brain
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Encephalopathy
Disease of the brain
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Erythrocytosis
Abnormal condition of RBC’s
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Esophageal
Pertaining to the esophagus
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Esophagitis
Inflammation of the esophagus
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Hematuria
Abnormal condition of blood in the urine
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Hemorrhage
Bursting forth of blood
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Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus through the abdominal wall or vagina
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Infarction
Area of dead tissue caused by decrease blood flow to that part of the body
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Inguinal
Pertaining to the groin, or the area where the legs meet the body
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Ischemia
Deficiency of blood flow to a part of the body caused by narrowing or obstruction of blood vessels.
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Laparoscopy
Visual examination of the abdomen
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Laparotomy
Incision of the abdomen to operate on its organs
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Laryngitis
.inflammation of the larynx
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Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the interior of the voice box with an endoscope
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Leukemia
Increase in malignant white blood cells and bone marrow
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Leukocytosis
Abnormal condition of WBC’s. Slight increase in response to an infection
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Mammogram
X-ray record of the breast
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Mammography
X-ray recording of the breast
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Myalgia
Pain in a muscle of muscles
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Myelogram
X-ray imaging of the spinal cord after contrast is injected
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Myeloma
Malignant tumor originating in the bone marrow
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Myocardial
Pertaining to the muscle of the heart
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Myoma
Benign tumor of a muscle
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Myosarcoma
Malignant tumor of muscle
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Necrosis
Death of cells
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Nephrosis
Abnormal condition of the kidneys. Deterioration of kidney tubules
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Neuralgia
Nerve pain
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Oophorectomy
Removal of an ovary or ovaries
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Otalgia
Pain in an ear
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Pelvic
Pertaining to the bones of the hip area
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Peritoneal
Pertaining to the peritoneum
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of a bone
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Phlebotomy
Incision of a vein
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Pneumonia
Abnormal condition of lungs marked by inflammation and collection of material within the air sacs of the lungs
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Pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
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Radiotherapy
Treatment of disease with high energy X-ray or particle sucks as photons and protons.
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Renal
Pertaining to the kidneys
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Rhinoplasty
Surgical repair of the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Discharge from the nose
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Salpingectomy
Removal of a Fallopian tube
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Septicemia
Infection in the blood. Aka blood poisoning. Associated with presence of bacteria or toxins
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Thoracentesis
Surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid
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Abnormal
Pertaining to being away from the norm. Irregular
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Adrenal glands
Two endocrine glands, each above a kidney. Produce epinephrine and hydrocortisone
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Analysis
Separating a substance into its component parts
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Anemia
.deficiency in hemoglobin and/or RBC’s
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Antepartum
Before birth
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Antibiotic
.a chemical substance produced by various microorganisms or fungi that inhibits or destroys bacteria or other small organisms
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Antibody
A substance produced by WBC’s that work against germs
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Antigen
Foreign protein that stimulates whit blood cells to make antibodies
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Aphasia
Absence or impairment of communication through speech
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Apnea
Temporary stopping of breathing
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Atrophy
Decrease in size of cells within an organ
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Benign
Not cancerous. A tumor that does not spread and is limited in growth
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Bilateral
Pertaining to both sides
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Bradycardia
Slow heartbeat
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Congenital anomaly
Deviation from the norm. Present at birth
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Dialysis
I plate delegation of wastes from blood
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Diarrhea
Discharge of watery wastes from the colon
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Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
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Dysplasia
Impairment of speech
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Dyspnea
Painful, labored breathing.
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Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination
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Ectopic pregnancy
Pregnancy that is not in the uterus, usually occurring in the Fallopian tubes
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Endocrine glands
Organs that produce hormones
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Endoscopy
Process of viewing the inside of hollow organs or activities
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Epidural hematoma
Pathological mass of blood above the dura mater, (outermost membrane)
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Excision
Act of cutting out, removing or resecting.
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Extrahepatic
Pertaining to the outside of the liver
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Hemigastrectomy
Removal of half of the stomach
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Hemiplegia
Paralysis that affects the right or left side of the body.
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Hyperglycemia
High blood sugar
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Hyperplasia
Cells increase in number
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Hypertension
High blood pressure
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Hyperthyroidism
Excessive activity of the thyroid gland
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Hypertrophy
Enlargement of overgrowth or an organ or part of the body as a result of an increase in size of individual cells
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Hypoglycemia
Low blood sugar
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Incision
Cutting into the body or into an organ
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Intervertebral
Pertaining to lying between two backbones.
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Intrauterine
Pertaining to within the uterus
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Intravenous
Pertaining to within a vein
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Malignant
Cancerous tumors that invade and spread to distant organs. Tending to become progressively worst
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Metacarpal
Bones of the hand between the wrist bones and finger bones
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Metastasis
Spread of cancerous tumor to a distant organ or location
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Neonatal
New birth. First 4 weeks after birth
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Neoplasticism
Pertaining to new growth
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Paralysis
Loss or impairment of movement in a part of the body
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Paraplegia
Impairment or loss of movement in the lower part of the body, primarily the legs. Sometimes bowel and bladder function
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Parathyroid glands
Four endocrine glands behind the thyroid gland. Maintain calcium levels in blood and bones
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Perianal
Pertaining to surround the anus
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Periosteum
Membrane that surrounds bone
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Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
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Polyneuropathy
Disease of many nerves
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Polyuria
Excessive urination
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Postmortem
After death
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Postpartum
After birth
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Precancerous
Pertaining to a condition that may come before a cancer. Condition that tends to become malignant
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Prolapse
Falling down or dropping of a part of a body
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Prosthesis
Artificial substitute for a missing part of the body
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Quadriplegia
Paralysis of all four extremities and usually the trunk of the body due to damage in cervical regain of spinal cord
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Relapse
Return of a disease after its apparent termination
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Remission
Lessening or absence of signs and symptoms of a disease
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Resection
Removal of an organ or structure
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Retroperitoneal
Pertaining to behind the peritoneum
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Subcostal
Pertaining to below the ribs
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Subcutaneous
Pertaining to under the skin
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Subdural hematoma
Collection of blood under the dura mater
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Subscapular
Pertaining to under the shoulder bone
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Subtotal
Less that total
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Syndrome
Set of symptoms and signs that occur together to indicate a disease condition
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Tachycardia
Condition of a fast rapid heartbeat
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Tachypnea
Condition of rapid breathing
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Transabdominal
Pertaining to across the abdomen
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Transurethral
Pertaining to across the urethra
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Tricuspid valve
Fold of tissue that Prevents back flow of blood into right atrium
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Ultrasonography
Recording of internal sound waves as they impact body structures
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Unilateral
Pertaining to one side
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Urinalysis
Examination of urine to determine its contents
