Ch 1-4 Q's Flashcards
adenoma
tumor/mass of gland
adenitis
inflammation of gland
arthritis
inflammation of joint
biopsy
process of viewing life
carcinoma
tumor/mass that is cancerous
cardiology
study of heart
cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
pertaining to blood vessels of cerebrum (stroke)
cystoscope
instrument to visually examine urinary bladder
cytology
study of cells
dermal
pertaining to skin
dermatitis
inflammation of skin
electrocardiogram
process of recording electricity in heart
electroencephalogram
process of recording electricity in the brain
enteritis
inflammation of intestine (small intestine)
erythrocyte
red cell
diagnosis
state of complete knowledge (gained after testing)
prognosis
state of before knowledge (prediction before knowledge)
hemoglobin
protein of blood
hematoma
mass/ swelling containing blood
laparotomy
cutting into abdomen