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Ch. 1 Terminology Section Flashcards

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adenoma

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tumor of a gland

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adenitis

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inflammation of a gland

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arthritis

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inflammation of a joint

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biology

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study of life

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biopsy

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removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope

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carcinoma

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cancerous tumor

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cardiology

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study of the heart

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cephalic

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pertaining to the head

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cerebral

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pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)

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incision

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process of cutting into

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excision

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process of cutting out

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endocrine glands

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glands that secrete hormones within the body

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cystoscopy

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process of visual examination of the urinary bladder

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cytology

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study of cells

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dermatitis

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inflammation of the skin

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hypodermic

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pertaining to under the skin

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electrocardiogram

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record of electricity in the heart

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electroencephalogram

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record of electricity in the brain

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enteritis

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inflammation of the intestines

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erythrocyte

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a red blood cell

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gastrectomy

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removal of the stomach

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gastrotomy

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incision of the stomach

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hyperglycemia

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condition of increased blood sugar

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diagnosis

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state of complete knowledge

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prognosis

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state of before knowledge

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gynecology

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study of females and female disease

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hematology

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study of blood

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hematoma

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collection of blood

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hemoglobin

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blood protein found in red blood cells. hemoglobin carries oxygen to the cells from the lungs and carbon dioxide away from cells to the lungs.

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hepatitis

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inflammation of the liver

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iatrogenic

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pertaining to being produced by treatment. A rash occurring after treatment with a drug, such as penicillin is an iatrogenic condition.

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leukocyte

A

white blood cell

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dermatology

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study of skin

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nephritits

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inflammation of the kidney

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nephrology

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study of the kidenys

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neurology

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study of nerves

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oncology

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study of tumors

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oncologist

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specialist on the study of tumors

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument for visual examination of the eye

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osteitis

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inflammation of the bone

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41
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osteoarthritis

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inflammation of bone and joints

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pathology

A

study of diease

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pathologist

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specialist of the study of disease

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pediatric

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pertaining treatment of children

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psychology

A

study of the mind

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psychiatrist

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specialist in the treatment of the mind

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radiology

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study of x-rays

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renal

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pertaining to the kidney

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rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nose

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sarcoma

A

tumor of the flesh tissue

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resection

A

process of cutting out; removal

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thrombocyte

A

a clotting cell

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urology

A

study of the urinary track

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cardiac

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pertaining to the heart

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neural

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pertaining to the nerves

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arthralgia

A

pain in the joint

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neuralgia

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pain the in nerve

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erythrocyte

A

red blood cell

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nephrectomy

A

removal (resection) of the kidney

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leukemia

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blood condition of the white cells; malignant condition

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carcinogenic

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pertaining to producing cancer

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pathogenic

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pertaining to producing disease

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iatrogenic

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pertaining to produced by treatment

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hemoglobin

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blood protein. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red cells. It helps erythrocytes carry oxygen.

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electroencephalogram

A

record of electricity in the brain

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gastric

A

pertaining to the stomach

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neurologic

A

pertaining to study of the nerves

68
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excision

A

process of cutting out; removal

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ophthalmologist

A

specialist of the study of diagnosing and treating disorders of the eye

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cystitis

A

inflammation of the urinary bladder

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endocrinology

A

study of endocrine glands

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hepatoma

A

tumor (malignant) of the liver

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biopsy

A

process of viewing life; removal of living tissue for microscopic examination

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nephrosis

A

abnormal condition of the kidneys

75
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leukocytosis

A

abnormal condition of normal white cells

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enteropathy

A

disease of the intestines

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adenopathy

A

disease of the glands

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endoscope

A

instrument to visually examine within (the body)

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endoscopy

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process of visually examining within (the body)

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prognosis

A

state of before knowledge; prediction about the outcome of treatment.

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osteotomy

A

incision of a bone

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gastroenterology

A

process of the study of stomach and intestines

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anemia

A

a decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin

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autopsy

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self view-examination of a dead body, understand its function

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diagnosis

A

state of complete knowledge; information gathered about a patient’s illness.

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endocrinologist

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specialist in endocrine glands

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epigastric

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pertaining to above the stomach

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epidermis

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outer layer of the skin; above the dermis layer

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excision

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process of cutting out; to resection

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exocrine glands

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glands that secrete chemical to the outside of the body

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hyperthyroidism

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condition of too much secretion of hormone (thyroxine) from the thyroid gland

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hypogastric

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pertaining to below the stomach

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hypoglycemia

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condition of low blood sugar

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incision

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process of cutting into; to section

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pericardium

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structure surrounding the heart

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prostate gland

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exocrine gland in front of (before) the urinary bladder in males.

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resection

A

removal; excision. “to cut back”

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retrocardiac

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pertaining to behind the heart

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subhepatic

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pertaining to below the liver

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transhepatic

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pertaining to across or through the liver

Medical Terminology (31 decks)

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