MT3 Toughies Flashcards by Angela Coates

Anaphylaxis

An abnormal reaction to a particular antigen with the release of histamine

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Antioxidant

Substance which reduces the incidence of serious disease

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Atrasia

Congenital absence or abnormal narrowing of body opening

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Dystrophy

Abnormal development of an organ due to impaired nourishment/degeneration of organ

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Exudation

Slow release of liquid usually as a result of inflammation

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Crohn’s disease

Inflammatory disease of the last part of the small intestine (ileum)

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forensic pathology

Study of criminal investigation concerning death/disease

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Orthoptics

Speciality relating to abnormalities of vision

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Excessive fluid in peritoneal cavity

Ascites

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Episiotomy

Surgical incision to the perineum to assist childbirth

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Prostate

Male sex gland secreting fluid forming part of Semen

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Puerperal

Pertaining to childbirth

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Radiation

Energy in the form of waves or particles

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Anaplasia

Abnormal cells without regular nucleus (malignant)

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Chemotherapy

Treatment by chemicals for control of disease/Toxic drug to kill malignant cells

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Neoplasm

New growth of the tumour

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Palliative

Treatment to relieve symptoms but will not cure

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Radiotherapy

Treatment by radiation to destroy tumour s

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Medial

relating to or situated in the central area of an organ

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Lymphoma

Malignant tumour of the lymph nodes

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Papilloaedema

swelling of the optic disc of the eye

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Streptococcal

Relating to the streptococcus bacteria (spherical bacteria occurring in chains)

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Herpes simplex

Virus causing infection usually cold sores

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Herpes zoster

Shingles caused by chickenpox virus

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Cat scan

Produces an image of tissue density by x-rays in minute layered sections of the body

Eczema

Inflammatory disease due to allergy

X-ray

Using radiation to take pictures of the body

Ultrasound scan

Using high frequency sound waves to produce an image of the interior body

MRI

Using powerful magnets to produce detailed images of the body

Macula

Area of the retina containing most cones

Lens

Light sensitive part of the eye

Iris

Coloured part of the eye

Cornea

Front part of the eye which allows light in

Mononucleosis

Condition in which blood contains high number of single nucleus leucocytes

Mucus membranes

tissue containing mucus secreting cells

Serous membranes

Double layered tissue which secretes a thin fluid between two layers

Synovial membranes

Single membrane which produces a thick fluid known as synovial fluid

Hormone

chemicals in the body

Endocrine

Tissues that release hormones into the bloodstream that control the actions of other organs and cells

Electrolyte

Minerals in the blood and other fluids which carry an electrical charge

Gland

An organ that produces and secretes substances

Fissure

Groove or cleft on surface of skin caused by disease process

Lesion

An area of tissue with impaired function due to damage by disease or wounding

Fistula

Abnormal communication between two hollow organs

Cholelithotripsy

Crushing of gallstones

Cholelithiasis

Gallstones

-pexy

To fix in place/surgical fixation

-desis

Binding together by surgery

Dysplasia

Abnormal development of organ or tissue

Antibody

type of blood protein which attacks antigens and renders them harmless

Antigen

A substance the body regards as foreign and produces antibodies against

Under secretion of thyroxine

Myxoedema

Fibrous band of tissue connecting to bones

Ligament

Bones of middle ear

Ossicles – stapes malleus incus

Ia/iasis

Medicine

CAD

Chronic heart /artery disease

CVS

Chorionic villus samping

Iatrogenic

Caused by medicine/physician or treatment

opia/opsia

vision

Failure of lungs to expand

Atelectasis

Widening of bronchi and their branches

Bronchiectasis

Pleural Effusion

Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity

Inunction

Rubbing in

Antacid

Drug to neutralise stomach acid

Antifungal

Drug to kill fungi

Antipsychotic

Drug to quieten patients suffering from mania

Cytotoxic

Drug to kill malignant cells

Chronic

Persisting for a long time and constantly recurring

Depressant

Drug to depress the function of the nervous system

Sedative

Drug that lowers function

Steroids

Drugs that contain hormones

Vaccine

substance especially prepared to stimulate the body to produce its own antibodies and antitoxins to prevent disease

Prophylaxis

prevention of disease

Therapeutic

treatment particularly though use of drugs

Therapy

Treatment and healing

HIB

Haemophilus Influenzae type B

-ous

iatr/o

physician

COC

Combined oral contraceptive

Alzheimer's disease

progressive dementia caused by destruction of cells

convulsion

spasmodic contraction and relaxation of muscles in a fit

dyskinesia

abnormal movements associated with side effects of tranquilising drugs

fulminating

sudden onset of infection and rapid in course

infection

invasion of body by harmful organisms

inflammation

reaction of living tissue to injury, infection or irritation

Allergy

Reaction of the body to an antigen

Antibody

type pf blood protein which attacks antigens and renders them harmless

MT3 Toughies Flashcards

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