Assignment 4 Flashcards
A small bump that itches is called a welt or a [a]
wheal
The term ‘affect’ refers to the patient’s
outward expression of emotion
A testicular torsion is
pain due to twisting of the vas deferens and blood vessels
Abnormal enlargement of the extremities due to excessive growth hormone secretion after puberty is
acromegaly
The surgical removal of abnormal tissue from the pituitary gland is called a [a]
hypophysectomy
The [a] is an instrument which is used to listen to sounds created within the body
stethoscope
The term spermatogenesis means
process of sperm formation
The presence of excessive body and facial hair in women is called [a]
hirsutism
When taking an aural temperature, the thermometer is inserted in
the ear
The woman who has never been pregnant is
nulligravida
The condition of excessive mammary development in the male is [a]
gynecomastia
balanitis
inflammation of the glans penis
orchitis
inflammation of the testicle
hydrocele
fluid-filled sac in the scrotum
spermatocele
cyst in the epididymis
prostate
gland that surrounds the urethra
The term [a] refers to any acute inflammatory, pus-forming bacterial skin infection
pyoderma
Tests results from requisitions that are labelled ‘stat’ are required
immediately
The term orchidectomy refers to removal of
the testicles
Also known as itching, [a] is associated with most forms of dermatitis
pruritus
Drawing blood from a vein is called venipuncture or [a]
phlebotomy
Diabetic retinopathy can cause
loss of vision
Auscultation refers to
listening for sounds created within the body
Pain caused by uterine cramps during a menstrual period is called
dysmenorrhea
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
