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ANATOMY MEMORY CHALLENGE Flashcards

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abrasion

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a cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious

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abscess

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a tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection

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acute

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signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short

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benign

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not cancerous

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biopsy

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a small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing

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chronic

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signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease

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contusion

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a bruise

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defibrillator

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a medical device that uses electric shocks to restore normal heartbeat

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edema

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swelling caused by fluid accumulation

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embolism

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an arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot

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epidermis

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the outer layer of the skin

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fracture

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broken bone or cartilage

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gland

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an organ or rissue that produces and secretes

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hypertension

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high blood pressure

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inpatient

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a patient who requires hospitalization

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intravenous

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indicates medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein

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malignant

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indicates the presence of cancerous cells

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outpatient

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a patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital

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prognosis

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the predicated outcome of disease progression and treatment

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relapse

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return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered

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sutures

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stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal

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transplant

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the removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another

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vaccine

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a substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease

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zoonotic disease

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a disease that is transmissible from animals to humans

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What does the prefix “A-“ signify in medical terminology?

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Lack of or without

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What does the suffix “-ation” indicate?

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It indicates a process

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What does the prefix “Dys-“ mean?

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Abnormal, difficult, or painful

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What does the suffix “-ectomy” refer to?

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Surgical removal of something

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What does the suffix “-ismus” indicate?

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It indicates a spasm or contraction

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What does the suffix “-itis” signify?

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It signifies inflammation

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What does the suffix “-lysis” mean?

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Decomposition, destruction, or breaking down

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What does the prefix “Macro-“ indicate?

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Large in size

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What does the prefix “Micro-“ signify?

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Small in size

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What does the combining form “Melan/o” refer to?

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Black or dark in color

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What does the suffix “-osis” indicate?

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It indicates something that is abnormal

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What does the suffix “-ology” denote?

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The study of a particular concentration

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What does the suffix “-otomy” mean?

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To cut into

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36
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What does the suffix “-pathy” refer to?

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Disease or disease process

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What does the suffix “-plasty” indicate?

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Surgical repair

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What does the prefix “Pseudo-“ signify?

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False or deceptive, usually in regard to appearance

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What does the prefix “Poly-“ mean?

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Many

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What does the prefix “Retro-“ mean?

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Behind or backward

40
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Stasis


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Slowing or stopping the flow of a bodily fluid

41
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Rhin/o


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Related to the nose

42
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Sclerosis


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Hard or hardening

43
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Oste/o


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Related to bone

44
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Pulmon/o


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Refers to the lungs

45
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Hemat/o


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Pertaining to blood

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My/o


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Related to muscle

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Gastr/o


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Related to the stomach

47
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Encephal/o


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Related to the brain

47
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Cardi/o


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Related to the heart

48
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Derm/a/o, dermat/o

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pertaining to the skin

49
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Therm/o

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indicates heat

50
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What does ALS stand for in medical terms?

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Advanced life support

51
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What does Bl wk refer to?

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Bloodwork

52
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What does CPR stand for?

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

52
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What does C-spine refer to?

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Cervical spine

52
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What is BMI and how is it calculated?

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Body mass index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight

53
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What does DNR mean in a medical context?

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Do not resuscitate, a medical order indicating providers should not perform CPR

53
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What does BP stand for?

A

Blood pressure

54
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What do ED/ER stand for?

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Emergency department or emergency room

55
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What does EKG stand for?

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Electrocardiogram

56
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What is HDL-C commonly referred to as?

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Good cholesterol

57
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What does HR stand for and how is it expressed?

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Heart rate, expressed as beats per minute

58
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What does LDL-C refer to?

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Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol

59
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What do Lytes refer to in medical terminology?

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Electrolytes

60
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What does NICU stand for?

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Neonatal intensive care unit

61
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What does OR stand for in a medical context?

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Operating room

62
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What does Pre-op refer to?

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Preoperative

63
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What does Psych refer to in medical terms?

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Psychiatry or the psychiatric ward

64
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What does PT stand for?

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Physical therapy

65
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What does Rx signify?

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Prescription

66
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What does Stat mean in a medical context?

A

Immediately

67
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A tender, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection

A

abscess

68
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A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious

A

abrasion

69
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It signifies a condition that begins abruptly and is sometimes severe, but the duration is short

A

acute

70
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Not cancerous

A

benign

71
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A small sample of tissue that’s taken for testing

A

biopsy

72
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It signifies a recurring, persistent condition like heart disease

A

chronic

73
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A bruise

A

contusion

74
Q

A medical device that uses shocks to restore normal heartbeat

A

edema

75
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An arterial blockage, often caused by a blood clot

A

embolism

76
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The outer layer of the skin

A

epidermis

77
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A broken bone or cartilage

A

fracture

78
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An organ or tissue that produces and secretes fluids that serve a specific function

A

gland

79
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High blood pressure

A

hypertension

80
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A patient who requires hospitalization

A

inpatient

81
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Medication or fluid that’s delivered by vein

A

intravenous

82
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It indicates the presence of cancerous cells

A

malignant

83
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A patient who receives care without being admitted to a hospital

A

outpatient

84
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The predicted outcome of disease progression and treatment

A

prognosis

85
Q

Return of disease or symptoms after a patient has recovered

A

relapse

86
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Stitches, which are used to join tissues together as they heal

A

sutures

87
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The removal of an organ or tissue from one body that is implanted into another

A

transplant

88
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A substance that stimulates antibody production to provide immunity against disease

A

vaccine

89
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A disease that is transmissible from animals to humans

A

zoonotic disease

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