Additional Terms Pt. 3 Flashcards
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Antibodies
Plasma proteins(also known as immunoglobins)
B cells
Lymphocytes- these destroy pathogens
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Hodgkin’s disease
Form of cancer usually arising from the lymph nodes
IgG, IgA, Igm, IgD, IgE
Immunoglobins
Immunoglobins
Plasma proteins (also known as antibodies)
Interferons
Protects cells from virus
Interstitial fluid
Fluid within cells
Lymph
Clear water
Lymph fluid
Fluid in vessels
MS
Multiple Sclerosis
NK (Natural Killer cells)
Present in spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow and blood
Pathogens
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and micro-organisms.
Phagocytes
Cells that consume or eat
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
T cells
Lymphocytes- thymus cells
Eryth/o
Red
Cyan/o
Blue
Leuc/o
White
Polio
Grey
Xanth/o
Yellow
Melan/o
Black or dark pigment
Psych/o
Mind
-iatry
Doctor/ medical treatment
Psychiatry
Medical treatment of the mind
Psychiatrist
Specialist in the study of the mind
Psychosis
Abnormal condition of the mind
Neurosis
Mental condition believed to arise from stress and anxiety
Psychopath
Specific type of personality disorder; antisocial behaviour
Psychologist
Specialist in the study of human behaviour (not usually medically qualified)
Psychosomatic
Pertaining to the mind and body
Somia
Body
Psychotherapy
Treatment by talking to resolve problems
EEG
Electroencephalography
Electroencephalography
Measurement that records the brainwaves generated by the cerebrum or cortex, can diagnose epilepsy, infections and tumours
Epilepsy
Disordered electrical activity of the brain that produces a fit
Epilep/t/o
Seizure
AEDs
Anti-epileptic Drugs
Psychotropic drugs
Capable of affecting the mind, emotions and behaviour
Phren/i/o
Mind/phrenic nerve
ADD
Attention deficit disorder
Affective
Conditions which affect mood
Anhedonia
No longer gains pleasure from previous activities
ASD (psychiatry)
Autism spectrum disorder
Bipolar disorder
Alternating mania and depression
Catatonia
State of stupor, outbursts of excitement, or stranger posture
Catharsis
Outlet of repressed emotion
Cognitive therapy
Changes negative behavioural thinking- instead of treatment
Delirium
Mental excitement resulting from hallucinations
Delusion
False belief
Doraphobia
Fear of fur
Echolalia
Repetition of overheard words
Euphoria
Exaggerated sense of wellbeing
Hypochondria
Preoccupation with imagined illnesses
Limbic system
Area of the brain concerned with memory and emotional control
Melatonin
Hormone which depresses the mood and mental ability
Narcoleptic
An anti-psychotic drug used to treat psychosis
Nosophobia
Fear of disease
Nyctophobia
Fear of darkness
OCD
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Panic attacks
Anxiety results in changes to body e.g. increased heart rate
Panphobia
Fear of everything
Paranoia
Delusions, often of persecution
Phobia
Irrational fear
Phobophobia
Fear of phobias
PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder
SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (caused by lack of light)
Schizoid
Split personality, but not as in schizophrenia
Spastic
Damage to motor area of the brain
SSRI
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor
Stupor
Not fully conscious
Tourette’s syndrome
Bouts of ‘tic’ disorders- involuntary use of language
Trichophobia
A fear of hair
Ace-inhibitor
Drug to treat hypertension
Anaesthetic
Drug for removal of feeling
Analgesic
Drug for relief of pain
Antacid
Substance to neutralise stomach acid
Antibiotic
Drug that kills bacteria
Anticoagulant
Drug to reduce blood clots
Antidepressant
Drug to lift patient’s mood
Anti-emetic
Drug to reduce nausea/ vomiting
Antifungal
Drug to kill fungus
Antihistamine
Drug to reduce the production of histamine
Antihypertensive
Drug to reduce blood pressure
Anti-inflammatory
Drug to reduce inflammation
Anti-obesity
Drug to help reduce weight
Antipsychotic
Quietens patients disturbed by mania or hallucinations
Antipyretic
Drug that reduces temperature/ fever
Antispasmodic
Drug that reduces muscle spasm
Antitussic
Drug to reduce cough
Anxiolytic
Drug to reduce anxiety
Beta-blocker
Drug to reduce high blood pressure
Bronchodilator
Drug to dilate the bronchial tubes (to treat asthma)
Calcium channel blocker
Drug to reduce high blood pressure
Carminative
Drug to reduce flatulence
Chemotherapy
Toxic drugs which kill malignant cells
Contraceptive
Drug to prevent conception
Cytotoxic
Drug to kill malignant cells
Decongestant
Drug to relieve congestion of mucus
Depressant
Drug to depress the function of the central nervous system
Diuretic
Drug to increase the production of urine
Expectorant
Liquid drug that forces coughing of secretions from respiratory tract
Hypnotic
Drug used to induce natural sleep
Laxative
Drug used to evacuate the bowel
Myotics
Drug to constrict the pupil of the eye
Narcotic
Drug derived from opium to induce a deep sleep
Prophylactic
Substance used to prevent disease
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Drug that inhibits the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
Sedatives
Drug used to lower function
Statins
Drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood
Steroids
Drugs that contain hormones
Stimulant
Drug that increases the function of the central nervous system
Tranquilliser
Drug that reduces anxiety
Vaccine
Administered to prevent disease
BNF
British National Formulary
CD/ cd
Controlled drug
COC
Combined oral contraceptive
e/c
Enteric coated
g
Grams
g/l
Grams per litre
GSL
General sales licence
im
i/m
IM
Intramuscular
iv
i/v
IV
Intravenous
L/ l
Litre
liq
Liquid
MIMS
Monthly index of medical specialties
MODA
Misuse of drugs act
neb
By nebuliser
ng
Nanogram
NP
Proper name
oc/occ
For the eyes
om/ mane
Every morning
on/nocte
Every night
P
Pharmacy
pess
Pessary, for the vagina
pH
Measurement of acidity
poc/ POC
For the eyes
POM
Prescription only medicine
PR/ pr
Per rectum
PV/ pv
Per vagina
rep
Repeat
Rx
Take/recipe/treatment - prescription
s/c
Sugarcoated
s. c.
Subcutaneously
SI
System of international units
suppos
Suppositaries
tds/tid
Three times daily
5-ASA drugs
Aminosalicylic acid
ACS
Acute coronary syndrome
A&E
Accident and emergency
AMD
Age-related macular degeneration
AN
Ante-natal
ANS
Autonomic nervous system
AR
Aortic regurgitation
ASD
Atrial septal defect
A&W
Alive and well
BMI
Body mass index
BPV
Benign positional vertigo
BSO
Bilateral salpingo oophorectomy
CEA
Carcinoembryonic antigen
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
CSF
Cerebrospinal fluid
CSOM
Chronic secretory otitis media
CTO
Chronic total occlusion
Db
Decibels
DNR
Do not resuscitate
EBUS
Endobronchial ultrasound
eGFR
Estimated glomerular filtration rate
EGFR
Epidermal growth factor receptor - mutation
EMU
Emergency medical unit
ERPC
Evacuation of retained products of conception
FNA
Fine needle aspiration
FOL
Fibre optic laryngoscooy
GC
General condition
GORD
Gastro-oesophagal reflux disease
GSC
Glasgow coma scale
LOC
Loss of consciousness
MDT
Multidisciplinary team meeting
NASH
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
NP
New patient
NSCLC
Non-small cell lung cancer
NSTEMI
Non-ST segment myocardial infarction
ODG
Oesophagoduodenogastroscopy
PE
Pulmonary embolus
PERLA
Pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodation
PCI
Percutaneous coronary intervention
PDT
Photodynamic therapy
PND
Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea
PNS
Post nasal space
PNS
Peripheral nervous system
PS
Performance status
RCT
Root canal treatment
SABR
Stereotactic ablative radiosurgery/therapy
SCC
Squamous cell carcinoma
SCLC
Small cell lung cancer
SMR
Sub-mucous resection
SVT
Supraventricular tachycardia
TATT
Tired all the time
TOE (used in context)
Tender on examination
TOP
Termination of pregnancy
TOE
Trans-oesophagal echocardiogram
TRUS
Trans-rectal ultrasound scan
Tx
Treatment
VH
Vaginal hysterectomy
VSD
Ventricular septal defect
ChB
BChir
BS
BCh
Bachelor of surgery
BM
MB
Bachelor of medicine
BDS
Bachelor of dental surgery
BSc
Bachelor of science
MSc
Master of science
MRCP
Master of the Royal College of Physicians
FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (not addressed as Dr. but Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Miss
FRCA
Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
FRCR
Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
FRCS Orth
Fellowship of orthopaedic surgeons
FRCPsych
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
MRCOG
Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
MRCPath
Member of the Royal College of Pathologists
Mch
Master of surgery
MRCGP
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
MD
Doctor of medicine
