Med Terms Flashcards
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aden/o
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gland
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cyt/o
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cell
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epitheli/o
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epithelium
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fibr/o
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fiber
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hist/o
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tissue
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kary/o
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nucleus
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lip/0
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fat
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my/o
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muscle
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neur/o
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nerve
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organ/o
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organ
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sarc/o
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flesh, connective tissue
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system/o
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system
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viscer/o
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internal organs
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cancer/o, carcin/o
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cancer
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eti/o
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cause
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gno/o
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knowledge
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iatr/o
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physician, medicine
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lei/o
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smooth
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onc/o
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tumor, mass
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path/o
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disease
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rhabd/o
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rod-shaped, striated
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somat/o
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body
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chlor/o
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green
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chrom/o
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color
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cyan/o
blue
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erythr/o
red
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leuk/o
white
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melan/o
black
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xanth/o
yellow
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dia-
throught, complete
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dys-
painful, abnormal, difficult, labored
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hyper-
above, excessive
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hypo-
below, incomplete, deficient, under
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meta-
after, beyond, change
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neo-
new
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pro-
before
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-al, -ic, -ous
pertaining to
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-cyte
cell
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-gen
substance or agent that produces or causes
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-genic
producing, originating, causing
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-logist
one who studies and treats
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-logy
study of
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-megaly
enlargement
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-oid
resembling
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-oma
tumor, swelling
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-osis
abnormal condition
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-pathy
disease
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-plasia
condition of formation, development, growth
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-plasm
growth, substance, formation
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-sarcoma
malignant tumor
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-sis
state of
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-stasis
control, stop, standing
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afebrile
without fever
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apoptosis
programmed cell death, a mechanism for cell deletion to regulate cell population, or destroy damaged or defective cells. some cancers disrupt apoptosis; cells lose their ability to die and live indefinitely.
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benign (bene)
not malignant, nonrecurrent, favorable for recovery (well or good)
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biological therapy
treatment of cancer with biological response modifier that works with the immune system
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carcinoma in situ
cancer in the early stage before invading surrounding tissue
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chemotherapy
treatment of cancer with drugs
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encapsulated
enclosed within a capsule, as with benign or malignant tumors that have not spread beyond the capsule of the organ in which it originated
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exacerbation
increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms
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febrile
having a fever
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hospice
provides palliative or supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families
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idiopathic
pertaining to disease of unknown origin
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inflammation
localized protective response to injury or tissue destruction characterized by redness, swelling, heat and pain
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in vitro
outside the body or in a lab setting
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in vivo
with in the living body
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malignant (mal)
tending to become progressively worse and to cause death, as in cancer (bad)
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morbidity
state of being diseased; incidence of illness in a population
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mortality
state of being mortal; incidence of the number of deaths in a population
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palliative
providing relief but not cure
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radiation therapy (XRT)
treatment of cancer with a radioactive substance, x-ray, or radiation
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remission
improvement or absence of signs of disease
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-a
-ae
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-ax
-aces
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-is
-es
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-ix
-ices
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-ma
-mata
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-nx
-nges
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-on
-a
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-sis
-ses
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-um
-a
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-us
-i
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-y
-ies
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CA
carcinoma
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chemo
chemotherapy
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Dx
diagnosis
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METS
metastases
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Px
prognosis
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RBC
red blood cell
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XRT
radiation therapy
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WBC
white blood cells
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anter/0
front
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caud/o
tail (downward)
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cephal/o
head (upward)
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dist/o
away (from the point of attachment of a body part)
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dors/o
back
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infer/o
below
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later/o
side
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medi/o
middle
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poster/o
back / behind
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proxim/o
near (the point of attachment of a body part)
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super/o
above
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ventr/o
belly(front)
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bi-
two
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uni-
one
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-ad
toward
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-ior
pertaining too
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frontal or coronal plane
vertical plane passing through the body from side to side, dividing the body into anterior and posterior portions
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midsagittal
vertical plane passing through the body from front to back at the midline, dividing the body equally into right and left halves
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parasagittal
vertical plane passing through the body from front to back at the midline, dividing the body equally into right and left halves
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sagittal
vertical plane passing through the body from front to back, dividing the body into right and left sides (any plane parallel to the midsagittal plane)
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transverse
horizontal plane dividing the body into superior and inferior portions
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Fowler position
semi-sitting position with slight elevation of the knees
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lateral recumbent position
lying on side; right and left precede the term to indicate the patient's side
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lithotomy position
lying on back with legs raised and feet in stirrups, hips and knees flexed, thighs abducted and externally rotated
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orthopnea position
sitting upright in a chair or in bed supported by pillows behind the back. sometimes the patient tilts forward resting on a pillow supported by and overbed table
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prone position
lying on abdomen, facing downward
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recumbent position (decubitus)
lying down in any position
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Sims position
lying on side in a semi-prone position with the knees drawn up toward chest and the arms drawn behind parallel to the back. right and left precede the term to indicate the patient's right or left side. Originally, the term specifically indicated the patient's left; therefore, if the term Sims position is used without a description of right or left, it is assumed the patient is to be placed on the left side.
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supine position
lying on back, facing upward (also called dorsal recumbent position)
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Trendelenburg position
lying on back with body tilted so that the head is lower than the feet
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umbilical region
around the navel
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lumbar regions
to the right and left of the umbilical region, near the waist
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epigastric region
superior to the umbilical region
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hypochondriac regions
to the right and left of the epigastric region
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hypogastric region
inferior to the umbilical region
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iliac regions (inguinal)
to the right and left of the hypogastric region, near the groin
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RUQ
liver, gallbladder, medial of the pancreas, portions of the small and large intestines
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LUQ
liver, stomach, spleen, lateral of the pancreas, portions of the small and large intestines
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RLQ
small and large intestines, appendix, ureter, right ovary, uterine (W), spermatic duct (M)
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LLQ
small and large intestines, ureter, ovary, uterine tube (W), spermatic duct (M)
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ant
anterior
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AP
anteroposterior
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inf
inferior
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lat
lateral
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med
medial
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PA
posteroanterior
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sup
superior
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skin
organ covering the body; made up of layers
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epidermis
outer layer of skin; protects the body from an external environment
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keratin
scleroprotein component of the horny, or cornified, layer of the epidermis. Also, the primary component of the hair and nails
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melanin
dark pigment produced by melonocytes; amount present determines skin color
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hair
compressed, keratinized cells that arise from hair follicles, the sacs that enclose the hair fibers
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nails
horny plates made from flattened epithelial cells; found on the dorsal surface of the ends of the fingers and toes
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sebaceous glands
secrete sebum into the hair follicles where the hair shafts pass through the dermis
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sudoriferous glands
(sweat) tiny, coiled, tubular structures that emerge through pores on the skin's surface and secrete sweat
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dermis
inner layer of skin; responsible for its flexibility and mechanical strength
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cutane/o, derm/o, dermat/o
skin
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hidr/o
sweat
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kerat/o
horny tissue, hard
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onych/, ungu/o
nail
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seb/o
sebum
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auto/o
self
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bi/o
life
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coni/o
dust
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crypt/o
hidden
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heter/o
other
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myc/o
fungus
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necr/o
death
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pachy/o
thick
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rhytid/o
wrinkles
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staphyl/o
grapelike clusters
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strept/o
twisted chains
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xer/o
dry, dryness
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epi-
on, upon, over
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intra-
within
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para-
beside, beyond, around, abnormal
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per-
through
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sub-
under, below
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trans-
through, across, beyond
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-coccus, -cocci
berry-shaped
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-ectomy
excision or surgical removal
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-ia
diseased or abnormal state, condition of
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-itis
inflammation
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-malacia
softening
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-opsy
view of, viewing
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-phagia
eating or swallowing
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-rrhea
flow, discharge
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-tome
instrument used to cut
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abrasion
scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury
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abscess
localized collection of pus
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acne
inflammatory disease of the skin involving sebaceous glands and hair follicles
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actinic keratosis
precacerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight. it may evolve into a squamous cell carcinoma
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albinism
congenital hereditary condition characterized by the partial or total lake of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
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basal cell carcinoma (BCC)
a malignant epithelial tumor arising from the bottom layer of the epidermis called the basal layer; it seldom metastasizes, but invades local tissue and may recur in the same location. Common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure
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candidiasis
infection of the skin, mouth (thrush), or vagina caused by yeast-type fungus. Candida is normally present in the mucous membranes; overgrowth causes an infection. Esophageal candidiasis is often seen in patients with AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
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carbuncle
infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue composed of a cluster of boils caused by staphylococcal bateria
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cellulitis
inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection; characterized by redness, pain, heat and swelling
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contusion (bruise)
injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling and discoloration
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eczema
noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching
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fissure
slit or cracklike sore in the skin
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furuncle (boil)
painful skin nodule caused by staphylococcal bacteria in a hair follicle
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gangrene
death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion
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herpes
inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters. Many types of herpes exist. Herpes simplex virus type 1, for example, cause fever blisters; herpes zoster, also called shingles, is characterized by painful skin eruptions that follow nerves inflamed by the virus
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impetigo
superfical skin infection characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci
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infection
invasion of pathogens in body tissue. An acute infection may remain localized if the body's defense mechanisms are effective or may persist to become subacute or chronic. A systemic infection occurs when the pathogen causing a local infection gains access to the vascular or lymphatic system and becomes disseminated throughout the body.
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Kaposi sarcoma
cancerous condition starting as purple or brown papules on the lower extremities that spread through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs; frequently seen as AIDS
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laceration
torn, ragged-edged wound
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lesion
any visible change in tissue resulting from injury or disease. it is a broad term that includes sores, wounds, ulcers, and tumors
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MRSA infection
invasion of body tissue by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a strain of common bacteria that has developed resistance to methicillin and other antibiotics It can produce skin and soft tissue infections and sometimes bloodstream infections and pneumonia, which can be fatal if not treated. MRSA is quite common in hospitals and long-term care facilities but is increasingly emerging as an important infection in the general population
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pediculosis
invasion into the skin and hair by lice
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psoriasis
chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales
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rosacea
chronic disorder of the skin that produces erythema, papules, pustules and abnormal dilation of tiny blood vessels, usually occurring on the central area of the face in people older that 30 years
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scabies
skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruption that is caused by the female burrowing into the out layer of skin and laying eggs. This condition is accompanied by severe itching.
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scleroderma
disease characterized by chronic hardening of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs
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squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
malignant growth developing from scale-like epithelial tissue of the surface layer of the epidermis; it invades local tissue and may metastasize. while most commonly appearing on the skin, SCC can occur in other parts of the body including the mouth, lips, and genitals, the most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight
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systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system. this autoimmune disease is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbations. it also may affect other organs.
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tinea
fungal infection of the skin. The fungi may infect keratin of the skin, hair, nails. Tinea, in general, is also called ringworm, and tinea pedis is athletes foot.
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urticaria (hives)
itchy skin eruption composed of wheal of varying sizes and shapes. Urticaria is sometimes associated with infections and with allergic reactions to food, medicine, or other agents. other causes include internal disease, physical stimuli, and genetic disorders
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vitiligo
white patches on the skin caused by the destruction of melanocytes
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alopecia
loss of hair
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bacteria
single celled microorganisms that reproduce by cell division and may cause infection by invading body tissue
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cicatrix
scar
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cyst
closed sac containing fluid or semisolid material
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cytomegalovirus (CMV)
herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised
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diaphoresis
sweating
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ecchymosis
escape of blood into the skin causing a small, flat, purple, or blue discoloration as may occur when blood is withdrawn by a needle and syringe from an arm vein
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edema
puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid
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erythema
redness
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fungus
organism that feeds by absorbing organic molecules from its surrounding and may cause infection by invading body tissue; single (yeast), multi-celled (mold)
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induration
abnormal hard spots or area of skin; may include underlying tissue
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jaundice
condition characterized by a yellow coloring of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera (whites of eyes) caused by the presences of bile
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keloid
overgrowth of scar tissue
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leukoplakia
condition characterized by white spots or patches on mucous membrane, which may be precancerous
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macule
flat, colored spot on skin
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nevus (mole)
circumscribed malformation of the skin, usually brown, black or flesh colored. the congenital nevus is present at birth and is referred to as a birthmark
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nodule
small, knotlike mass that can be felt by touch
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pallor
paleness
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papule
small, solid skin elevation
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petechia
pinpoint skin hemorrhage
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pressure injury
damage of the skin and the subcutaneous tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in bedridden patients; the injury, which may be painful, can present as intact skin or an open ulcer
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pruritus
itching
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purpura
small hemorrhages in the skin, giving a purple-red discoloration; associated with blood disorders or vascular abnormalites
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pustule
elevation of skin containing pus
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ulcer
erosion of skin or mucous membrane
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verruca
circumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus
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vesicle (blister)
small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid
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virus
minute microorganism, much smaller than a bacterium, characterized by a lack of independent metabolism and the ability to replicate only within living host cells; may cause infection by invading body tissue
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wheal
tranistory, itchy elevation of the skin with a white center and a red surrounding area; a wheal is an individual urticaria lesion
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BCC
basal cell carcinoma
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bx
biopsy
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CMV
cytomegalovirus
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CA-MRSA
community-associated MRSA infection
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derm
dermatology
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HA-MRSA
healthcare-associated MRSA infection
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I&D
incision and drainage
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ID
intradermal
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MRSA
methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
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SCC
squamous cell carcinoma
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SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus
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staph
staphlococcus
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strep
streptlococcus
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subcut
subcutaneous
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TD
transdermal
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nose
line with mucous membrane and fine hairs; it acts as a filter to moisten and warm the entering air
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nasal septum
partition separating the right and left nasal cavities
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paranasal sinuses
air cavities with the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities
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pharynx (throat)
serves as a food and air passageway. air enters from the nasal cavities and/or mouth and passes through the pharynx to the larynx. Food enters the pharynx from the mouth and passes into the esophagus
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adenoids
lymphoid tissue located on the posterior wall of the nasal cavity
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tonsils
lymphoid tissue located on the lateral wall at the junction of the oral cavity and oropharynx
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larynx (voice box)
location of the vocal cords. Air enters from the pharynx
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epiglottis
flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of the larynx and keeps food from entering the larynx during swallowing
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trachea (windpipe)
passageway for air to the bronchi from the larynx
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bronchus
one of two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs, where it divides and subdivides. the branching resembles a tree; therefore, they are referred to as a bronchial tree.
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bronchioles
smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree
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alveoli
air sacs at the end of the bronchioles. oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveolar walls and the capillaries
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thorax
chest, the part of the body between the neck and the diaphragm encased by the ribs. thoracic cavity is the hollow space between the neck and diaphragm
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lungs
two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity. the right lung consists of three lobes and the left lung has two lobes
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pleura
double-folded serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity with a small space between, call the pleural cavity, which contains serous fluid
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diaphragm
muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. it aids in the breathing process by contracting and pulling air in, then relaxing and pushing air out
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mediastinum
space between the lungs. it contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures
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adenoid/o
adenoids
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alveol/o
alveolus
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broch/o, bronchi/o
bronchus
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diaphragmat/o, phren/o
diaphragm
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epiglott/o
epiglottis
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laryng/o
larynx
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lob/o
lobe
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nas/o, rhin/o
nose
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pharyng/o
pharynx
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pleur/o
pleura
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pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o
lung, air
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pulmon/o
lung
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sept/o
septum
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sinus/o
sinus
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thorac/o
thorax, chest, chest cavity
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tonsill/o
tonsil
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trache/o
trachea
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atel/o
imperfect, incomplet
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capn/o
carbon dioxide
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hem/o, hemat/o
blood
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muc/o
mucus
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orth/o
straight
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ox/i
oxygen
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phon/o
sound, voice
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py/o
pus
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radi/o
xrays, ionizing radiation
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somn/o
sleep
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son/o
sound
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spir/o
breathe, breathing
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tom/o
to cut, section, or slice
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a-, an-
absense of, without
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endo-
within
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eu-
normal, good
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poly-
many, much
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tachy-
fast, rapid
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-algia
pain
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-ar, -ary, -eal
pertaining to
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-cele
hernia or protrusion
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-centesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid
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-ectasis
stretching out, dilation, expansion
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-emia
in the blood
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-gram
the record, radiographic image
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-graph
instrument used to record ; the record
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-graphy
process of recording, radiographic imaging
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-meter
instrument used to measure
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-metry
measurement
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-pexy
surgical fixation, suspension
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-pnea
breathing
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-rrhagia
rapid flow of blood, excessive bleeding
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-scope
instrument used for visual examination
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-scopic
pertaining to visual examination
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-scopy
visual examination
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-spasm
sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
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-stenosis
constriction or narrowing
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-stomy
creation of an artificial opening
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-thorax
chest, chest cavity
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-tomy
cut into, incision
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acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury. ARDS is respiratory failure in an adult.
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asthma
respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of bresath, caused by constriction and inflammation of airways taht is reversible between attacks
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
progressive lung disease obstructing air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema are the two main componets of COPD
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coccidioidomycosis
fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body
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croup
condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor. it may be caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body. Occurs mainly in childern
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cystic fibrosis (CF)
hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency and other symptoms
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deviated septum
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum
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epistaxis
nosebleed (rhinorrhagia)
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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
chronic progressive lung disorder characterized by increasing scarring, which ultimately reduce the. capacity of the lungs; etiology unknown. IPF most often affects adults over the age of 50. Lung transplant
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influenza
highly contagious and often sever viral infection of the respiratory tract
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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
repetitve pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to transient periods of apnea; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure
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pertussis (whooping cough)
highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration
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pleural effusion
fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma
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pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles, most often a manifestation of heart failure
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pulmonary embolism (PE)
matter foreing to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and its branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal if of sufficient size or number. Blood clots broken loose from the deep veins of the lower extremites are teh most common source of pulmonary embolism
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pulmonary emphysema
loss of elasticty of the alveoli resulting in distention causing stretching of the lung. As a result, the body does not receive enough oxygen
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tuberculosis (TB)
infectious bacterial disease, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usaully affecting the lungs; may spread to other organs
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upper respiratory infection (URI)
infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx usually caused by a virus
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chest computed tomography (CT)
computerized radiographic images of the chest performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion
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chest radiograph (CXR)
radiographic image of the cest performed to evaluate the lungs and heart
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lung ventilation/perfusion scan (VQ)
two nuclear scan tesets, one to measure air flow throught the lungs, and one to measure circulation to. all areas of the lungs. A VQ scan is used most often to help diagnose or rule out a pulmonary embolism
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acid-fast bacilli (AFB)
test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, TB
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sputum culture and sensitivity (C&S)
pathogencic bacteria test
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arterial blood gases (ABGs)
test performed on arterial blo0d to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH
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peak flow meter (PFM
portable instrument used to. measure air flow early in forced exhalation; helps monitor asthma and adjust medication accordingly
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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
measure breathing capacity
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auscultation
listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body which are abnormal
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percussion
tapping body surface to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained.
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PPD skin test
TB skin test
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stethoscope
instrument used to hear internal body sounds; used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement
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airway
passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
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asphyxia
deprivation of oxygen for tissue use
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aspirate
to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the repiratory tract
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bronchoconstrictor
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
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bronchodilator
agent causing the bronchi to widen
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crackles
discontinuous sounds
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hyperventilation
ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
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hypoventilation
ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs
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mucopurulent
containing both mucus and pus
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mucus
slimy fluid secreted by the mucous and membrane
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nebulizer
device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment
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nosocomial infection
an infection acquired uring hospitalization
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paroxysm
periodic, sudden attack
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patent
open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of aire, as in patent trachea and bronchi
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rhonchi
low-pitched, with snoring quality, breath sounds heard with stethoscope suggesting secretions in the large airways
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sputum
mucous secretion fromm the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
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stridor
harsh, high-pitched breath sound heard on inspiration
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ventilator
mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing
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kidneys
two bean-shaped organs located on each side of the vertebral column on the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity covered anteriorly by the parietal peritoneum. Theri function is to remove waste products from the blood and to aid in maintaining water and electrolyte balances
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nephron
urine-producing microscopic structure. Approximately 1 million nephrons are located in each kidney
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glomerulus
cluster of capillaries at the entrance of the nephron. The process of filtering the blood, thereby forming urine, begins here.
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renal pelvis
funnel-shaped reservoir in the kidney that collects the urine and passes it to the ureter
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hilum
indentation on the medial side of the kidney where the renal artery, vein, and pelvis are located and the ureter leaves the kidney
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ureters
two slender tubes, approximately 10 to 13 inches long, that receive the urine from the kidneys and carry it to the posterior portion of the bladder.
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urinary bladder
muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine. As it fills, the thick muscular walls becomes thinner, and the organ increases in size.
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urethra
lowest part of the urinary tract, through which the urine passes from the urinary blader to the outside of the body. This narrow tube varies in length by sex. 1.5 in females and 8 in males (also part of the reproductive system).
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urinary meatus
opening through which the urine passes to the outside.
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cyst/o, vesic/o
bladder, sac
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glomerul/o
glomerulus
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meat/o
meatus (opening)
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nephr/o, ren/o
kidney
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pyel/o
renal pelvis
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ureter/0
ureter
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urethr/
urethra
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alumin/o
albumin
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azot/o
urea, nitrogen
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blast/o
developing cell, germ cell
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glyc/o, glycos/o
sugar
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hydro/o
water
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lith/o
stone, calculus
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noct/i
night
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olig/o
scanty, few
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urin/o, ur/o
urine, urinary tract
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-iasis, -esis
condition
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-lysis
loosening, dissolution, separating
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-ptosis
drooping, sagging, prolapse
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-rrhaphy
suturing, reparing
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-tripsy
sugical crushing
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-uria
urine, urination
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epispadias
congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis
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hypospadias
congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the underside of the penis. Females may also have a form of hypospadias where the urinary meatus is unusually located
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polycystic kidney disease
condition in which the kidney contains many cysts causing progressive interference with the ability to form urine
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renal calculus
stone in the kidney
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renal failure
loss of kidney function resulting in its inability to remove waste products from the body and maintain electrolyte balance
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renal hypertension
elevated blood pressure resulting from kidney disease
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urinary retention
abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate
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urinary suppression
sudden stoppage of urine formation
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urinary tract infection (UTI)
infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract
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extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
noninvasive surgical procedure to crush stones in the kidney or ureter by administration of repeated shockwaves. Stone fragments are eliminated from the body in urine
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fulguration
destruction of living tissue with an electric spark
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renal transplant
surgical implantation of a down kidney into a patient with inadequate renal function
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KUB
simple radiographic image of the abdomen. It is often used to view the kidneys, ureters, and bladder to determine size, shape, and location. Also used to identify radiopaque calculi in the kidney, ureters, or bladder, or to diagnose intestinal obstruction
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blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood. An increased BUN detects an abnormality in renal function
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creatinine
blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the blood. An elevated amount may indicate impaired kidney function
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specific gravity (SG)
test performed on a urine specimen to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidney.
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urinalysis (UA)
multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen. Visual examination and chemical analysis of a urine specimen provides screening for blood, glucose, protein, and other substances in the urine and offers a picture of overal health.
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catheter (cath)
flexible, tubelike device, such as a urinary catheter, for withdrawing or instilling fluids
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distended
stretched out
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electrolytes
minerals in the body, such as sodium and potassium, that carry an electrolyte charge. Electrolyte balance is necessary for the body to function normally and is maintained by kidneys
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enuresis
involuntary urination. Nocturnal enuresis and Diurnal enuresis
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hemodialysis (HD)
procedure for removing impurities from the blood because of an inability of the kidneys to do so
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incontinence
inability to control the bladder and/or bowels
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micturate (urinate)
to pass urine
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peritoneal dialysis
procedure for removing toxic wastes when the kidney is unable to do so; the peritoneal cavity is used as the receptacle for the fluid used in the dialysis
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stricture
abnormal narrowing, such as a urethral stricture
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urinal
receptacle for urine
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urinary catheterization
passage of a catheter into the. urinary bladder to withdraw urine
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urodynamics
pertaining to the force and flow of urine within the urinary tract. Urodynamic studies examine the process of voiding and test bladder tone, capacity, and pressure along with urine flow and perineal muscle function. An enlarged prostate and urethral stricture will diminish urine flow rate
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void
to empty or evacuate waste material, especially urine
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ARF
acute renal failure
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BUN
blood urea nitrogen
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cath
catherterization, catheter
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CKD
chronic kidney disease
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ESRD
end stage renal disease
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ESWL
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
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HD
hemodialysis
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OAB
overactive bladder
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SG
specific gravity
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UA
urinalysis
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UTI
urinary tract infection
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VCUG
voiding cystourethrogram
