test 4.1 Flashcards
(125 cards)
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aortoclasia
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rupture of the aorta
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atheronecrosis
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necrosis or degeneration accompanying arteriosclerosis
ather = fatty deposits
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corona dentis
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crown of the tooth
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ectopia cordis
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“away from the heart”
a congenital malformation in which the heart is abnormally located either partially or totally outside of the thorax.
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phlebomyomatosis
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Thickening of the walls of a vein by an overgrowth of muscular fibers arranged irregularly, intersecting each other without any definite relation to the axis of the vessel.
“muscles of the vein having cancer and disease”
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thromnoclasis
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broken blood clots
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capillaropathy
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A disease of the capillaries
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phlebolithiasis
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the development of calculi in veins
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sinistraural
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hearing better with the left ear.
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thrombogenic
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Causing or resulting in thrombosis or coagulation of the blood.
thromb = blood clot
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antisudorific
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Capable of inhibiting the secretion of sweat.
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coccobacilli
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A short, thick bacterial rod having the shape of an oval or slightly elongated coccus
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hydropneumothorax
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fluid and gas within the pleural cavity.
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myxadenitis labialis
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lower lip characterized by swelling, ulceration, crusting, mucous gland hyperplasia, abscesses, and sinus tracts
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pneumolith
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A calculus in the lung.
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stethoscope
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Any of various instruments used for listening to sounds produced within the body.
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bronchorrhagia
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hemorrhage from the bronchi.
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pneumocentesis
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a procedure in which a lung is punctured to drain fluid contents
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pleurocele
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hernial protrusion of lung tissue, as through a fissure in the chest wall
“pleur” = rib, “cele” = hernia
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sudorific
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Causing or increasing sweat
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ileocecal sphincter
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the sphincter muscle between the ileum of the small intestine and the cecum of the large intestine.
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peripylephlebitis
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inflammation of tissues around the portal vein.
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pyloroduodenitis
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inflammation of the pyloric and duodenal mucosa.
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biliary
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pertaining to the bile, to the bile ducts, or to the gallbladder.
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defecation
the evacuation of fecal matter from the rectum
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creatorrhea
the presence of undigested muscle fibers in the feces.
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copremesis
vomiting of fecal matter
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rectocystotomy
incision into the urinary bladder through the rectum
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dysosmia
An impairment or dysfunction of the sense of smell.
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enophthalmos
A condition in which the eye falls back into the socket and inhibits proper eyelid function.
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lacrimation
secretion and discharge of tears
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oxyopia
Extreme acuteness of vision.
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heterochromia iridis
difference of color in the two irides, or in different areas in the same iris.
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ankyloblepharon
adhesion of the ciliary edges of the eyelids to each other.
| "blephar" = eyelid
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achromatopsia
The inability to distinguish any colors.
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keratectomy
excision of a portion of the cornea
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retinochoroid
Relating to the choroid coat of the eye and to the retina.
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coreometry
Measurement of eye pupil diameter.
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opthalmomycosis
fungal disease of the eye
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capillarectasia
dilatation of capillaries
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dextrocardia
the condition of having the heart on the right side of the body
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sinistrocardia
the condition of having the heart on the left side of the body
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endaortitis
inflammation within the aorta
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hypertension
the act of stretching (something) beyond normal
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ventroscopy
examination of the abdominal cavity
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amylogenesis
production of starch
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sphygmometer
instrument for measuring the pulse
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ventrotomy
incision into the abdominal cavity
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respiration
the process of inspiration (breathing or inhaling) and expiration (breathing out or exhaling)
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alveoli
The inner surface of the lungs is lined with innumerable tiny sacs (alveoli)
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oxyhemoglobin
when the hemoglobin in blood becomes saturated with oxygen
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pulmonary vein
The pulmonary vein is the only vein on the body that carries oxygenated blood
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pulmonary artery
The pulmonary artery is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood
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hydrothorax
space forced between layers in lung by the accumulation of fluid
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hemothorax
accumulation of blood in spaces of lungs
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pneumothorax
accumulation of air in spaces of lungs
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pneuma, pneumatos
air or gas
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pneumon
lung
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diptheria
leatherlike false membrane composed of pus and dead cells that forms the mucous surfaces of the air passages
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trachea
"rough artery"
| windpipe
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emphysema
a condition that results most often from cigarette smoke or exposure to other pollutants
"a swelling or inflation"
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influenza
a contagious respiratory viral infection
| "a flowing upon"
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pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs usually resulting from infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or other pathogenic organisms
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anthrax
a highly infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis.
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pulmonary tuberculosis
tubercles (collection of giant cells causing lesions) develop in lung tissue
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pertussis
whooping cough
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metabolism
When the cells receive digested food, it is changed into other compounds for use by the body
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anabolism
the constructive phase of metabolism
| the process by which simple substances are converted into complex substances and then into protoplasm
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catabolism
the destructive phase of metabolism
| the process by which complex substances are converted into simpler substances
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bolus
masticated, moistened and softened food
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deglutition
when the masticated, moistened and softened food (bolus) is swallowed
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epiglottis
(a thin structure of membranous cartilage) folds over the larynx, preventing food from entering the larynx and moving into the respiratory passage
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pyrosis
heartburn
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peritonitis
the inflammation of the peritoneum membrane
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chyme
mass of digested food
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peristalsis
an involuntary wavelike series of contracting and relaxing motions of the walls of the organs through which the digesting and digested food pass
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appendix
a dead end tube that extends from the cecum
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salmonella
a form of gastroenteritis that is produced by the ingestion of food containing one or more of the Salmonella organisms
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diverticula
small pouches of sacs formed by herniation of the wall of a canal or organ
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colostomy
an incision into the intestine to create an opening to the surface for the abdomen
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steapsin
enzyme that hydrolyzes fat
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ptyalin
enzyme that hydrolyzes starch
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pepsin
enzyme that acts on protein
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rennin
enzyme that acts on protein
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botulism
a form of food poisoning caused by eating foods contaminated with Clostridium botulinum
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sclera
outermost layer of eye
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uvea
middle layer of eye
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retina
innermost layer of eye
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protanopia
Deficiency in cones that pick up red
| protos - first
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deuteranopia
Deficiency in cones that pick up green
| deuteros - second
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tritanopia
When blue and yellow appear gray
| tritos - third
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xanthopsia
When all objects appear yellow
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myopia
nearsightedness
| Light rays focus in front of the retina
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hyperopia
farsightedness
| Light rays focus directly on the retina
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astigmatism
trouble focusing
Some light rays focus behind retina and some in front
Difficulty focusing on a point (Greek, stigma)
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emmetropia
Normal focusing, no errors
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ovaries
two almond shaped glands lying on either side of the cavity of the pelvis.
ovum - egg
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follicles
Found in the cortex of the ovaries. Represent various stages of the ovarian cycle.
follis - bad
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corpus luteum
mass of follicle cells become a yellowish body onces the ovum is expelled
corpus - body
luteus - yellow
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fallopian tubes
Transport the ovum towards the uterus. This is where fertilization occurs
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zygote
fertilized ovum implants in wall of uterus and develops into embryo.
zygon - yoke
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fundus
Latin fundus, base, foundation uppermost portion of uterus
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endocervix
lowermost portion of uterus, opens into vagina
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ectocervix
portion of cervix visible through the vagina during gynecological examination.
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dysplasia
"bad formation"
| dysplasia of the cells in the ectocervix can lead to cervical cancer if not treated.
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colpscopy
a procedure to evaluate abnormalities of the ectocervix
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epithelium
Epi- over
Thele- nipple
Layer of cells that forms the epidermis of the skin and the surface of mucous and serous membranes
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endothelium
Endo-witin
Thele- nipple
Layer of cells that lines the vessels and organs of the cardiovascular system
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epididymides
stores spermatozoa until they are released during ejaculation
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spermatogenesis
to manufacture sperm cells
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urethra
serves as the passage for urine and semen
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orchitis
inflammation of the testes caused by mumps (most common), TB, syphilis, and gonorrhea
spermatogenesis is irreversibly damaged in 30% of cases
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cryptorchidism
one or both of the testes does not descend into the scrotum during the late stage of gestation
spermatogenesis is not possible within the body because the destruction of epithelium from body heat
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nephrolithiasis
kidney stones may form in the ureter or the kidney. Symptoms arise when stones begin to move down the ureter causing intense pain
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micturition
emptying of the bladder by the passage of urine through the urethra
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hyperkalemia
failure to excrete potassium
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oliguria
daily urine volume is insufficient to remove the solute loads that are end products of metabolism
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hematuria
blood in the urine
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proteinuria
protein in urine
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edema
swelling caused by fluid in your body's tissues. It usually occurs in the feet, ankles and legs, but it can involve your entire body
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pyelitis
inflammation of the renal pelvis
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hyperglycemia
elevated blood sugar
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glycosuria
sugar in the urine
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polyuria
excessive or abnormally large production or passage of urine
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
