Assignment 4 Flashcards by Omar Aboukarr

A small bump that itches is called a welt or a [a]

wheal

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The term ‘affect’ refers to the patient’s

outward expression of emotion

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A testicular torsion is

pain due to twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels

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Abnormal enlargement of the extremities due to excessive growth hormone secretion after puberty is

acromegaly

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The surgical removal of abnormal tissue from the pituitary gland is called a [a]

hypophysectomy

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The [a] is an instrument which is used to listen to sounds created within the body

stethoscope

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The term spermatogenesis means

process of sperm formation

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The presence of excessive body and facial hair in women is called [a]

hirsutism

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When taking an aural temperature, the thermometer is inserted in

the ear

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The woman who has never been pregnant is

nulligravida

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The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is [a]

gynecomastia

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balanitis

inflammation of the glans penis

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orchitis

inflammation of the testicle

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hydrocele

fluid-filled sac in the scrotum

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spermatocele

cyst in the epididymis

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prostate

gland that surrounds the urethra

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The term [a] refers to any acute inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection

pyoderma

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Tests results from requisitions that are labelled ‘stat’ are required

immediately

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The term orchidectomy refers to removal of

the testicles

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Also known as itching, [a] is associated with most forms of dermatitis

pruritus

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Drawing blood from a vein is called venipuncture or [a]

phlebotomy

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Diabetic retinopathy can cause

loss of vision

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Auscultation refers to

listening for sounds created within the body

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Pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period is called

dysmenorrhea

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The abbreviation NPO means

nothing by mouth

The medical term that means profuse sweating is

diaphoresis

The term onychocryptosis refers to

an ingrown toenai

The term debridement refers to

the removal of dirt and debris to reduce infection and promote healing

The term goiter refers to

enlargement of the thyroid gland

The physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the male genitourinary system is a

urologist

The abbreviation 'prn' means

as needed

The term [a] refers to the woman who has only borne one viable child

primipara

Crossmatch tests are

performed prior to blood transfusion

Coarse rattling respiratory sounds that sound like snoring are called

rhonchi

A [a] is a puncture of the pericardial sac for the purpose of removing fluid

pericardiocentesis

The surgical removal of a fallopian tube is a [a]

salpingectomy

When a dermatoplasty is performed,

damaged skin is replaced with healthy tissue taken from a donor site on the patient

The condition caused by deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands is [a]

hypogonadism

The medical term for what is commonly called hives is [a]

urticaria

An oophorectomy is performed to surgically remove

an ovary

A knot of varicose veins on one side of the scrotum is a

varicocele

intradermal

into the middle layers of the skin

intravenous

into a vein

subcutaneous

under the skin, into the fatty layer

transcutaneous

through unbroken skin

sublingual

under the tongue

The medical term [a] means the presence of pus in the urine

pyuria

The presence of blood in seminal fluid is called

hematospermia

The [a] is the physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine glands

endocrinologist

The medical term [a] means the absence of sperm in the semen

azoospermia

Also known as a facelift, a [a] is the surgical removal of excess facial skin and fat

rhytidectomy

The medical term that means extremely high body temperature is [a]

hyperthermia

The [a] is an instrument which allows examination of the interior of the eye

ophthalmoscope

xeroderma

excessively dry skin

ichthyosis

dry, thickened, scaly skin

erythroderma

abnormal redness of the skin

impetigo

contagious bacterial infection

pediculosis

infestation with lice

Inflammation of the epididymis is called [a]

epididymitis

Sodium and potassium are minerals substances called [a]

electrolytes

hyperinsulinism

excessive secretion of insulin

polyphagia

excessive hunger

hyperglycemia

excessive glucose concentration

polydipsia

excessive thirst

polyuria

excessive urination

lochia

vaginal discharge

colostrum

specialized form of milk

meconium

newborn's first greenish stools

vernix

greasy protective covering

puerperium

period following delivery of the placenta

The term [a] is the study of the nature, uses and effects of drugs for medical purposes

pharmacology

The male sterilization procedure is called a [a]

vasectomy

The instrument used for direct visualization and examination of the cervix and vagina is the

colposcope

The medical term for an undescended testicle is [a]

cryptorchidism

The term [a] means tearing or laceration of the vaginal wall

colporrhexis

Abnormal, high-pitched, musical breathing caused by blockage in the throat or larynx is called [a]

stridor

The medical term for rupture of an ovary is [a]

ovariorrhexis

The surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas is a [a]

pancreatectomy

The beginning of menstrual function which begins during puberty is called [a]

menarche

The medical term for inflammation of the adrenal glands is [a]

adrenalitis

Commonly called a bruise, [a] is a purple skin discoloration due to bleeding under the skin

ecchymosis

[a] is an ultrasonic diagnostic procedure that evaluates structures and motion of the heart

echocardiography

The pituitary gland secretes [a] to stimulate uterine contractions during childbirth

oxytocin

The inner layer of the uterus is called the [a]

endometrium

The term [a] refers to the final stage of pregnancy just before the onset of labor

antepartum

The term [a] refers to an electrolyte imbalance due to excessive secretion of aldosterone

aldosteronism

Inflammation of the skin is called [a]

dermatitis

The surgical procedure that repairs an undescended testicle is called [a]

orchiopexy

The surgical puncture of a joint space to remove synovial fluid is called [a]

arthrocentesis

The presence of blood in the urine is called [a]

hematuria

A tumor of the pineal gland which can disrupt melatonin production or cause insomnia is a [a]

pinealoma

A [a] medication is administered from a patch which is applied to unbroken skin

transdermal

Abnormally high concentrations of calcium in the blood is called [a]

hypercalcemia

Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining of the cervix is called [a]

endocervicitis

The term [a] describes an abnormal sound or murmur heard when auscultating an artery

bruit

The physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the newborn is a [a]

neonatologist

Any fluid, such as pus, that leaks out of an infected wound is called [a]

exudate

The medical term [a] means nail-biting or nail-eating

onychophagia

[a] is a primary thyroid hormone which is often called T4

thyroxine