5 Words Flashcards
anticoaugulant
a substance that suppresses or opposes the coagulation of blood
meninges
the membranous sheath that envelops the brain and spinal cord
osteomyelitis
inflammation of bone and bone marrow
oral
pertaining to the mouth
subdermal
situated under the skin
thoracic
pertaining to the chest
mycosis
any disease caused by a fungus
bile
thick greenish fluid secreted by the liver that aids in the digestion of fats
otalgia
pain in the ear
antiemetic
substance used to prevent nausea and vomiting
antacid
substance used to counteract or neutralize acid
billary
pertaining to the bile ducts, bile and gallbladder
arthrocentesis
surgical puncture of a joint
pericardicentesis
surgical puncture of the tissues surrounding the heart
hallux
big toe
lacrimal
pertaining to tears
lactation
secretion of milk
lactogenic
stimulating the production of milk
macula
a spot or blotch
meningoencephal
form for the meninges and brain
meningitis
inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord
dermatomycosis
fungal infection of the skin
encephalomyelitis
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord
oncology
study of tumors