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The combining form gastr/o refers to
Stomach
A groove or crack-like sore on the skin is called
A fissure
The combining form that means “white” is
Leuk/o
The term myorrhexis refers to
Rupture of a muscle
The formation or discharge of pus is called
Suppuration
The surgical incision into the colon is called
Colotomy
A feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness is
Malaise
The transverse plane is an imaginary line that
Divides the body into upper and lower portions
The process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment is called
Homeostasis
The area above the stomach is called
Epigastric
Renew themselves by cell division
Stem cells
The defective development or congenital absence of an organ or tissue is called
Aplasia
The vector borne transmission of a disease is spread through
An insect or animal bite
An unfavourable response due to a prescribed medical treatment is
An iatrogenic illness
Major structures of the integumentary system include
Skin, sebaceous glands, sweat glands
Curved fibrous cartilage
The meniscus
The smaller of the two bones of the lower leg is the
Fibula
The suturing or wiring together of bones is called
Osteorrhaphy
The patient is scheduled to have a plate and pins placed directly into the hip, this is called
An ORIF
The partial displacement of a bone from its joint is called
Subluxation
An opening in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels can pass is a
Foramen
The bone that forms the back part of the skull and the base of the cranium is the
Occipital bone
The bone of the upper arm is called
Humerus
An increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side is called
Kyphosis
Medical term meaning stomach pain
Gastralgia OR gastrodynia
Surgical repair of the muscle
Myoplasty
Fluid such as pus that leaks out of an infected wound
Exudate
Myelopathy
Any pathological change or disease in the spinal cord
The surgical removal of the tonsils is called
Tonsillectomy
refers to the medical screening of patients to determine priority of need
Triage
Inflammation of the renal pelvis is called
Pyelitis
is the last and longest part of the small intestine
Ileum
Pain in a joint is called
Arthralgia
medical term for what is commonly called ‘heartburn’
Pyrosis
The physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin disorders is the
Dermatologist
A phalanx is a bone in the finger or toe. The plural of phalanx is
Phalanges
refers to a fatty deposit within the wall of an artery
Atheroma
torn or jagged wound, or an accidental cut wound is called
Laceration
surgical removal of the appendix is called
Appendectomy
The study of the anatomy, physiology, pathology, and chemistry of the cell is
Cytology
refers to the abnormal development or growth of cells, tissues or organs
Dysplasia
An illness without known cause is an ________ disorder
Idiopathic
disease that occurs over a very large geographic area is called a ________ outbreak
Pandemic
abnormal softening of a gland is called
Adenomalacia
medical term for the genetic disorder commonly known as PKU is
Phenylketonuria
Specialist who studies genetics
Geneticist
Study of the structures of the body
Anatomy
The ________ is a multi-layered membrane that protects and holds abdominal organs in place
Peritoneum
Inflammation of a gland
Adenitis
An _________ is a specialist in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group
Epidemiologist
An abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth is a ________ disorder
Congenital
specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of internal organs and related body organs is the
Internist
The term ________ means ‘located behind the peritoneum’
Retroperitoneal
A ________ infection is a disease that is acquired in a hospital or a clinical setting
Nosocomial
Post-mortem examination is
Autopsy
The medical term ________ refers to the congenital absence of a normal body opening
Atresia
The shaft of a long bone is called the
Diaphysis
The term ________ refers to the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Osteoclasis
The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint is called
Arthrolysis
Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone is called
Osteomyelitis
The term ________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage
Chondromalacia
The medical term for a bone spur is
Osteophytes
Blood within the joint
Hemarthrosis
Medial term for hip socket
Acetabulum
The bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum is the
Manubruim
The part of the pubic bone that bears the weight of the body when sitting is the
Ischium
The term ________ refers to skull malformation due to premature closure of cranial sutures
Craniostenosis
Visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
Arthroscopy
Inflammation of the periosteum is called
Periostitis
The medical term for the tailbone is the
Coccyx
The elderly tend to develop stiffness of the joints. This is called ________
Arthrosclerosis
The medical term for the heel bone is the
Calcaneus
Commonly called the kneecap, the ________ is located on the front of the knee
Patella
Usually due to disease or injury, the loss or absence of mobility in a joint is called ________
Ankylosis
Plasty
Surgical repair
Rrhea
Flow or discharge
Rrhage
Bleeding
Rrhaphy
Surgical suturing
Rrhexis
Rupture
Intra
Within, inside
Sub
Under, below, less
Ab
Away from
Supra
Excessive, above
Medial
Toward the midline
Posterior
Situated at the back
Caudal
Toward the lower part of the body
Ventral
The front of an organ or body
Lateral
Toward the side of the body
Pathologic
A break under normal strain
Spiral
Bone has been twisted apart
Comminuted
Bone is splintered or crushed
Oblique
A break at an angle across the bone
Transverse
A break straight across the bone
Palatine
Face
Scapula
Shoulder
Malleolus
Ankle
Pubis
Pelvis
Frontal
Skull
Oxygenated blood is pumped from the heart and delivered to the body through large vessels called
Arteries
The smallest formed elements of the blood are the
Thrombocytes
Extreme slowness in movement
Bradykinesia
Term used to describe the surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone
Tenodesis
Movement that decreases the angle between two bones by bending a limb is
Flexion
Ring like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway is
Sphincter
The term hemiplegia refers to
Total paralysis on one side of the body
A ganglion cyst
Commonly occurs in the wrist
The mitral valve
Lies between the left atrium and the left ventricle
Inflammation of a heart valve is called
Valvulitis
The term tachycardia refers to
A rapid heart rate
An abnormal narrowing of an artery is called
Arteriostenosis
The superior vena cava
delivers blood from the upper body to the heart
The substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual is as
Allergen
Lyme disease
can affect the joints, heart and central nervous system
The medication that prevents or reduces the body’s normal immune response is
an immunosuppressant
Anaphylaxis refers to
a life-threatening allergic response
A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lymphatic system is
A lymphologist
An accumulation of air in the pleural space is called
Pneumothorax
An emergency resuscitator used to assist ventilation is
An Ambu bag
Watery flow of mucus from the nose is called
Rhinorrhea
The bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygen in the blood is
Cyanosis
The medical term for a sore throat is
Pharyngitis
Often caused by bronchitis or asthma, excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is called
Bronchorrhea
Any fibrosis of lung tissues due to dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental contact is
Pneumoconiosis
Abnormally increased muscle function or activity is called ________ or hyperactivity
Hyperkinesia
The surgical suturing of a muscle is called a
Myorrphaphy
The term ________ refers to inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow
Epicondylitis
The movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle is ________
Dorsiflexion
The degeneration of muscle tissue is called
Myolysis
Loss of muscle mass, strength and function that is associated with aging is called
Sarcopenia
The physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation is a
Physiatrist
The muscle that moves the head and shoulder blade is the ________ muscle
Trapezius
The term ________ refers to the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
Ataxia
Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is called
Tenosynovitis
A ________ is the protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it
Myocele
A surgical incision through the fascia to relieve pressure or tension is called a
Fasciotomy
The largest blood vessel in the body is an artery called the
Aorta
Common skin disorder with flare-ups of red papules covered with silvery scales is
Psoriasis
The outermost layer of skin
Epidermis
Presence of excessive body and facial hair in women is called
Hirsutism
Commonly called a welt, a small bump that itches is a
Wheal
The term “gangrene” refers to
Tissue necrosis
The patient who presents with tiny red pimples and broken blood vessels will likely be diagnosed with
Rosacea
Patient with galactorrhea
Produces breast milk spontaneously
Abnormal non-malignant enlargement of the thyroid gland is called
Goiter
Hormone that is secreted in response to low levels of glucose in the bloodstream is
Glucagon
Condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone is
Addisons disease
The hormone that stimulates contractions during childbirth is
Oxycotin
Patient receiving radioactive iodine treatment is having
Thyroid cells destroyed
Narrowing of the opening of the foreskin of the penis so that it cannot be retracted is called
Phimosis
Specialized form of milk that delivers nutrients that the newborn can digest is called
Colostrum
Medical term for a low sperm count is
Oligospermia
Woman who presents with tearing lr laceration of the vaginal wall is diagnosed with
Colporrhexis
The long narrow continuations of the each epididymis that joij the urethra are called
Vas deferens
A fluid filled sac in the scrotum along the spermatic cord leading from the testicles is
Hydrocele
Menstrual cycle that occur more frequently than is normal are called
Polymenorrhea
The percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells is called
Hematocrit
The term pyuria refers to the presence of
Pus in the urine
The term used to describe an uncontrollable and compulsive dependence on a substance is
Addiction
The subcutaneous injection is administered
Into the fatty layer just below the skin
The traditional Chinese therapy that uses finger pressure to specific body areas is called
Acupressure
The imaging technique that combines two therapies to precisely target and treat tumor is
Tomotherapy
The medical term for nail biting or nail eating is
Onychophagia
Large purple discolouration due to bleeding under the skin is called a bruise or
Ecchymosis
The medical term for what is commonly called a face lift is
Rhytidectomy
Desruction of tissue by burning
Cauterization
Cauterizing
The term refers to any acute inflammatory pus-forming bacterial infection, like impetigo
Pyoderma
Itchy wheals caused by an allergic reaction are called hives or
Urticaria
Benign superficial wart like growth on the epithelial tissue is called a
Papilloma
Removal of a small piece of living tissue to confirm or establish diagnosis
Biopsy
Reduction of the eyelids by removing sagging skin is called a lid lift or
Blepharoplasty
Inflammation of the hair follicles is called
Folliculitis
Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating skin disorders is
Dermatologist
The term ( ) refers to an abnormal condition of lacking sweat in response to heat
Anhidrosis
Specialist who diagnosis and treats disorders of the endocrine glands is
Endocrinologist
The surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas is
Pancreatectomy
( ) is the condition of excessive mammary development in the male patient
Gynecomastia
Abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit is called
Exophthalmos
Overproduction of the parathyroid hormone is called
Hyperparathyroidism
Sodium and potassium are ( ) which are mineral substances normally found in the blood
Electrolytes
Benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia is the
Insulinoma
The condition of deficient secretion of hormones by the sex glands
Hypogonadism
Excessive thirst
Polydipsia
Abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood is
Hyperglycemia
Extreme deficiency in thyroid secretion is called adult hypothyroidism or
Myxedema
Inflammation of the thymus gland is
Thymitis
Surgical removal of abnormal glandular tissue from the pituitary gland
Hypophysectomy
Inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the cervix is called
Endocervicitis
Rupture of an ovary
Ovariorrhexis
Removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve varicocele is called a
Varicocelectomy
Inflammation of the glans penis
Balanitis
Greenish material that forms the first stools of the newborn is
Meconium
Process of sperm formation
Spermatogenesis
Surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes
Salpingectomy
Surgical suturing of a tear in the vagina is
Colporrhaphy
Inflammation of the epididymis is called
Epididymitis
Presence of blood in the sperm
Hematospermia
Removal of uterine fibroids
Myomectomy
Removal of an ovary
Ovariectomy
Oophorectomy
The repair of an undescended testicle
Orchiopexy
Listening for body sounds with the use of a stethoscope
Auscultation
Auscultating
Puncture of a vein to draw a blood sample
Venipuncture
Phlebotomy
Surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity to remove fluid
Abdominocentesis
Abnormal sound or murmur that is heard when auscultating an artery is
Bruit
Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye
Opthalmoscope
Presence of glucose in the urine is called
Glycosuria
Common radiopaque contrast medium used to visualize the gastrointestinal tract
Barium
Ultrasonic procedure used to evaluate cardiac structures and motion
Echocardiography
Substance that is administered for its suggestive effects is called
Placebo
Patient is lying down
Recumbent
Extremely high fever
Hyperthermia
Instrument that enlarges the opening of a canal or cavity, to inspect its interior
Speculum
Fungal infection of the nail
Onychomycosis
Inflammation of the matrix of the nail
Onychia
Concave nail malformation
Koilonychia
Infection of the skin fold around the nail
Paronychia
Ingrown toenail
Onychocryptosis
Stimulates and maintains secretion of breast milk
LTH
Stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova
FSH
Stimulates the growth and secretions of the adrenal cortex
ACTH
Increases the production of melanin in melanocytes
MSH
Stimulates the secretion of testosterone in the male
LH
Woman who has never borne a viable child
Nullipara
Woman who has given birth two or more times
Multiparous
Woman during her first pregnancy
Primigravida
Woman who has borne one viable child
Primipara
Woman who has never been pregnant
Nulligravida
Nothing by mouth
NPO
Four times a day
QID
After meals
Pc
As needed
Prn
Before meals
Ac
At the wrist
Radial
In the groin
Femoral
Behind the knee
Popliteal
At the neck
Carotid
Inside the elbow
Brachial
