Unit 8- Neurology, Psychology, Anesthesiology, and Vascular Terminology Flashcards
(203 cards)
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neur/o
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nerve or neuron
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angi/o
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vessel
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my/o
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muscle
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arteri/o
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artery
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thromb/o
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clot
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phleb/o, ven/i, ven/o
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vein
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hem/o, hemat/o
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blood
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ather/o
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fatty or porridgelike
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blast/o
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germ or embryonic cell; gives rise to something else
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spasm/o
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involuntary contraction
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scler/o
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hard
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lys/o
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breaking down, destruction
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fibr/o
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fibrous, fiber
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neurology
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specialty that studies the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system
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nervous
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pertaining to nerves
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neurosurgeon
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highly skilled physician specially trained to perform surgery on structures of the nervous system
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myoblast
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embryonic muscle cell
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neuroblast
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embryonic nerve cell
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angioblast
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germ cell from which vessels develop
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neurospasm
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spasm of a nerve
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myospasm
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spasm of a muscle
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angiospasm
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spasm of a vessel
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arteriospasm
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arterial spasm
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gastrospasm
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gastric spasm
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gastromalacia
softening of the stomach walls
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myopathy
generalized disease condition of the muscles
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angiopathy
generalized disease condition of the vessels
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neuropathy
generalized disease condition of the nerves
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angiosclerosis
hardening of a vessel
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myosclerosis
hardening of a muscle tissue
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neurologist
specialist who studies nervous system disorders
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neuritis
inflammation of a nerve
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myoma
muscle tumor
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neuroma
nerve tumor
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angioma
vessel tumor
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fibroma
fibrous tumor
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neurolysis
destruction of nerve tissue
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myolysis
destruction of muscle tissue
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angiolysis
destruction or breaking down of vessels
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neuralgia
pain along course of a nerve
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neuroarthropathy
disease of nerves and joints
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neuritis
inflammation of a nerve
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neuroplasty
surgical repair of nerves
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afferent
inflowing, toward a center, to bring to
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efferent
outflowing, away from a center, to carry away
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affect
to have influence upon, change mood, thoughts, or actions
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effect
the result or consequence of an action
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affusion
pouring upon
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effusion
escaping of fluid or blood from its normal place
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accept
include, bring toward
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except
exclude, keep away
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neurotripsy
surgical crushing of a nerve
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-tripsy
crushing (usually by rubbing or grinding)
| massaging
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tripsis
Can be carried to point of crushing or grinding
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lithotripsy
surgical crushing of stones as in bladder or ureters
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ultrasonic lithotripsy
fragmenting stones in kidney by therapeutic ultrasound
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myeloblast
bone marrow germ cell
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myelocytic
pertaining to myelocytes
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myelocele
herniation of the spinal cord
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-plasia
Condition of growth or development
| Used to indicate a change in the form of a structure or an abnormal number of cells
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dysplasia
poor or defective development
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hyperplasia
overgrowth, too much growth
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aplasia
lack of development
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myelodysplasia
defective formation of spinal cord
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hypoplasia
underdevelopment or not enough cells
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chondrodysplasia
defective formation of cartilage
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osteochondrodysplasia
defective formation of bone and cartilage
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neuromyelitis
inflammation of nerves and spinal cord
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psych/o
mind
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psychology
study of the mind, mental processes, and human behavior
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psychoanalysis
analysis of mental and emotional state for treatment
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psychosomatic
physical illness caused by mental factor
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psychosis
severe mental condition marked by loss of contact with reality and having delusions or hallucinations
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psychoneurosis/ neurosis
emotional and behavioral disorder
manifested by anxiety, phobias, and defense mechanisms
ex: OCD
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psychotropic
medication that alters mind and emotions
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psychomotor
mental processes that cause movement
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psychoneurosis/ neurosis
emotional and behavioral disorder
manifested by anxiety, phobias, and defense mechanisms
ex: OCD, phobias, etc.
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psychosexual
mental disorder related to sexual function
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motor
movement
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motor neuron
neuron that innervates a muscle and causes movement
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pharmac/o
drugs or medicine
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neuropharmacology
study of drugs that affect the nervous system
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psychopharmacology
study of drugs that act on mind and emotions
| ex: antidepressants, tranquilizers, sedatives, etc.
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pharmacist
licensed to dispense prescription and nonprescription medications from a pharmacy
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narc/o
sleep
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narcotic
drug that produces sleep and pain relief
| ex: opium, codeine, morphine
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narcosis
condition induced by narcotics
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epilepsy
seizure disorders
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-lepsy
seizure
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narcolepsy
seizure or attacks of sleep
| unable to stay awake
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lipolysis
destruction/breakdown of fats
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cytolysis
destruction/breakdown of cells
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arteri/o
arteries
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arteriosclerosis (AS)
hardening of the arteries
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arteriofibrosis
fibrous condition of the arteries
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arteriomalacia
softening of the arteries
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atherosclerosis
hardening of blood vessels due to fatty deposits
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atherosclerosis
hardening of blood vessels due to fatty deposits
occurs primarily in medium to large blood vessels
can lead to heart attack or stroke
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atherectomy, endarterectomy
excision of an atheroma
| usually carotid artery
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atherosclerotic coronary artery disease
most common cause of angina pectoris
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angina pectoris
not enough oxygen to meet demand of heart muscle
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hem/o, hemat/o
blood
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hemangioma
benign tumor of blood vessel
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hemangioblast
embryonic blood vessel cell
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hemarthrosis
condition of blood in a joint
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hematolysis, hemolysis
destruction of blood cells
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hematophobia
abnormal fear of blood
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hematology
study of blood
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hematologist
one who specializes in science of blood
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hemoglobin
red protein substance in erythrocytes that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide
normal range= 12-14 g/dL of blood for wormen
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hemoglobin
red protein substance in erythrocytes that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide
normal range= 12-14 g/dL of blood for wormen
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hematocrit
measures percent of formed elements (blood cells) compared to total volume of blood
(36%-45% is normal)
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thromb/o
blood clot
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thromboangiitis
inflammation of a vessel with formation of a blood clot
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thrombectomy
excision of a clot
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thrombus
clot
| plural=thrombi
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lymph/o
lymphatic tissue
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thrombolymphangitis
inflammation of a lymph vessel with formation of a thrombus
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thrombophlebitis
inflammation of a vein with thrombus formation
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thrombosis
condition of forming a thrombus
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thrombocyte
cell that aids clotting
| platelet
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thromboid
resembling a thrombus
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thrombogenic
pertaining to the formation of a thrombus
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thrombolysis
destruction of a thrombus
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thrombocytopenia
lack of cells that aid in clotting
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occlusion
block in a vessel
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embolus
moving thrombus
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myocardial infarction (MI)
if an artery of the heart muscle is occluded and an area of tissue has no blood supply
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cerebral infarction
artery supplying the cerebrum is occluded
| could cause CVA stroke
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phlebosclerosis
hardening of veins
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phlebectomy
excision of a vein
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phlebopexy
surgical fixation of a vein
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-ectasia
dilation/dilatation
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phlebectasia
venous dilation
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arteriectasia
arterial dilation
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angiectasia
vessel dilation
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phleboplasty
surgical repair of a vein
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phlebotomy
incision into a vein or venipuncture
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venipuncture
puncture of a vein to obtain a venous blood sample
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-rrhexis
rupture
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hysterorrhexis
rupture of the uterus
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cystorrhexis
rupture of the bladder
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enterorrhexis
rupture of the small intestine
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cardiorrhexis
rupture of the heart
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angiorrhexis
rupture of a vessel
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arteriorrhexis
rupture of an artery
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phleborrhexis
rupture of a vein
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angioplasty
repair of a vessel
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angiography
process of obtaining an x-ray of a vessel
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angioscopy
process of using a looking device to examine a vessel
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angiogram
image of a vessel
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phleboplasty
repair of a vein
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phlebography
process of obtaining an x-ray of a vein
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metrorrhexis, hysterorrhexis
rupture of tissues of uterus
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hepatorrhexis
rupture of the liver
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hepatorrhaphy
suturing of the liver
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hepatorrhea
excessive discharge of bile from liver
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cystorrhexis
rupture of the bladder
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cystorrhagia
hemorrhage from the bladder
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cystorrhea
discharge from the bladder
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cystorraphy
suturing of the bladder
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esthesia
feeling or sensation
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esthesiometer
instrument used to measure the amount of sensation
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anesthetist
person who administers anesthetic agents
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anesthesiology
science of studying the administration of anesthetics
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algesia, hyperesthesia
oversensitivity to pain
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algesimeter
instrument used to measure pain
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dysesthesia
difficult or painful sensation
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hypoesthesia
below normal ability to feel (touch)
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paralgesia, paralgia
abnormal pain
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paraplegia
paralysis of lower body
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para-
beside, beyond, near, abnormal
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paranephritis
inflammation near the kidney
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parahepatitis
inflammation near the liver
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paramedic
Works beside a physician assisting in rescue operation
| EMT with advanced training
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parasalpingitis
inflammation near the fallopian tubes
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paraosteoarthropathy
disease near a bone and joint
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paraosteoarthropathy
disease near a bone and joint
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paralysis
loss of muscle function and sensation
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sympathetic nervous system
sends signals to body to prepare for fight or flight with danger is either near or perceived
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parasympathetic nervous system
returns body to normal resting state
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
waking in the night with difficulty breathing
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my/o
muscle
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myogram
tracing
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myograph
instrument
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myography
process
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myasthenia gravis
condition of the muscles
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kinesi/o
movement
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rhabd/o
rod shaped
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myofibroma, leiomyoma uteri, fibroid tumor of uterine muscle
fibrous muscle tumor
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rhabdomy/o
striated muscle
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leiomy/o
smooth muscle
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myocardi/o
cardiac muscle
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myoid
resembling muscle
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myolipoma
muscle tumor containing fatty elements
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myopathy
muscle disease
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cardiomyopathy or myocardiopathy
heart muscle disease
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rhabdomyoblast
abnormal rod-shaped muscle stem cell
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electromyography (EMG)
uses both surface and needle electrodes for recording muscle activity
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electroneuromyography
measures nerve function.
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bradykinesia
slowness of movement
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kinesialgia
pain on movement, movement pain
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kinesiology
study of muscular body movement
