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1 - Terms Flashcards

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abdominocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid

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acronym

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word formed from the initial letter of the major parts of a compound term

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acute

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condition that has a rapid onset, severe course and short duration

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angiogram

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film that is produced by angiography

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angiography

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process of producing a radiographic (x-ray) study of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium

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appendic

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appendix

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appendectomy

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surgical removal of the appendix

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appendicitis

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inflammation of the appendix

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arterionecrosis

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tissue death of an artery or arteries

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arteriosclerosis

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abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries

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arteriostenosis

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abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries

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ather-

A

fatty substance

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arthralgia

A

pain in a joint or joints

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arthroscopy

A

visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

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atheroma

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fatty deposit withing the wall of an artery

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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colostomy

A

surgical creation of an artificial excretory opening between the colon and the body surface

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colotomy

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surgical incision into the colon

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cranium

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portion of the skull that encloses the brain

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chronic

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condition of long duration

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cyanosis

A

blue discoloration of skin caused by lack of adequate oxygen in the blood

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dermatologist

A

physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin

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diagnosis

A

identification of a disease

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diarrhea

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frequent flow of loose or watery stools

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differential diagnosis (d, d/x)

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attempt to determine which one of several possible diseases is causing signs/symptoms – also known as a rule-out (r/o)

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disease

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condition in which one or more body parts are not functioning normally

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edema

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swelling caused by abnormal accumulation of fluid in cells, tissues or other cavities of the body

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endarterial

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pertaining to the interior or lining of an artery

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eponym

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disease, structure, operation or procedure named for the person who discovered or described it first

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erythema

A

redness

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erythrocyte

A

mature red blood cell

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exudate

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a fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound

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fissure

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groove or crack-like sore of the skin; normal folds in contour of the brain

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fistula

A

abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body

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gastralgia

A

pain in the stomach (stomachache)

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gastritis

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inflammation of the stomach

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gastrodynia

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pain in the stomach (not used often)

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gastroenteritis

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inflammation of the stomach and small intestine

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gastrosis

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disease of the stomach

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gram

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picture or record

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hemorrhage

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loss of a large amount of blood in a short time

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hepatomegaly

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abnormal enlargement of the liver

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hyperthermia

A

higher than normal body temperature

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hypertension

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higher than normal blood pressure

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hypotension

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lower than normal blood pressure

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infection

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invasion of the body by a pathogenic organism (can be localized or systemic)

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inflammation

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localized response to an injury or the destruction of tissues (redness, heat, swelling, pain)

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interstitial

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between, but not within, the parts of a tissue

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ileum

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last and longest portion of the small intestine

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illum

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part of the hip bone

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intramuscular

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within the muscle

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laceration

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torn or jagged wound or an accidental cut

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lesion

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pathologic change of the tissues due to disease or injury

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leukocyte

A

white blood cell

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lith

A

stone

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lithotomy

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surgical incision for removal of a stone - - - examination position in which patient is laying on back with feet and legs in stirrup

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malaise

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feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness - often the first indication of an infection or other disease

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melanosis

A

condition of unusual deposits of black pigment in body tissues or organs

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meningitis

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inflammation of the meninges (cause of inflammation is infection)

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mycosis

A

abnormal condition or disease caused by a fungus

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myelopathy

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any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord

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mucous

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specialized membranes that line body cavities

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mucus

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fluid secreted by mucous membranes

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myopathy

A

pathologic change or disease of muscle tissue

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myoplasty

A

surgical repair of a muscle

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myorrhexis

A

rupture of a muscle

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myorrhaphy

A

surgical suturing of a muscle wound

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natal

A

pertaining to birth

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neonatology

A

study of the disorders of the newborn

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neuroplasty

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surgical repair of a nerve

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neurorrhaphy

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suturing together the ends of a severed nerve

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otorhinolaryngology

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study of the ears, nose and throat

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palpation

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examination technique in which the examiner’s hands are use d to feel the texture, size, consistency and location of certain body parts

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palpitation

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pounding or racing heart

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pathology

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the study of all aspects of diseases

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perinatal

A

time and events surrounding birth

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phalanges

A

bones of the fingers and toes

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poliomyelitis

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viral infection of the gray nerve tissue of the spinal cord

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prenatal

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time and events before birth

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prognosis

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prediction of the probable cause and outcome of a disease

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pyelitis

A

inflammation of the renal pelvis

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pyoderma

A

acute, inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection (such as impetigo)

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pyrosis

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discomfort due to the regurgitation of stomach acid upward into the esophagus (also known as heartburn)

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remission

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temporary, partial or complete disappearance of disease without having achieved a cure

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sign

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objective evidence of disease, such as a fever (can be evaluated or measured by the patient or others)

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supination

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act of rotating the arm so the palm of the hand is forward or upward

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suppuration

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formation or discharge of pus

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supracostal

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above (or outside) the ribs

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subcostal

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below a rib or ribs

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symptom

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subjective evidence of a disease, such as pain or headache (can be evaluated or measured by the patient)

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syndrome

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set of signs and symptoms that occur together as part of a specific disease process

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tendinitis

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inflammation of the tendons (caused by overuse and not infection)

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tonsillectomy

A

surgical removal of the tonsils

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tonsillitis

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inflammation of the tonsils

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trauma

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wound or injury (might occur in an accident, shooting, natural disaster, etc.)

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triage

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medical screening of patients to determine their relative priority of need and the proper place of treatment

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viral

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pertaining to a virus

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virile

A

having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male

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