Ch. 1 Terminology Section Flashcards
adenoma
tumor of a gland
adenitis
inflammation of a gland
arthritis
inflammation of a joint
biology
study of life
biopsy
removal of living tissue and examination under a microscope
carcinoma
cancerous tumor
cardiology
study of the heart
cephalic
pertaining to the head
cerebral
pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
incision
process of cutting into
excision
process of cutting out
endocrine glands
glands that secrete hormones within the body
cystoscopy
process of visual examination of the urinary bladder
cytology
study of cells
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
hypodermic
pertaining to under the skin
electrocardiogram
record of electricity in the heart
electroencephalogram
record of electricity in the brain
enteritis
inflammation of the intestines
erythrocyte
a red blood cell
gastrectomy
removal of the stomach
gastrotomy
incision of the stomach
hyperglycemia
condition of increased blood sugar
diagnosis
state of complete knowledge
prognosis
state of before knowledge
gynecology
study of females and female disease
hematology
study of blood
hematoma
collection of blood
hemoglobin
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.
hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
iatrogenic
pertaining to being produced by treatment. A rash occurring after treatment with a drug, such as penicillin is an iatrogenic condition.
leukocyte
white blood cell
dermatology
study of skin
nephritits
inflammation of the kidney
nephrology
study of the kidenys
neurology
study of nerves
oncology
study of tumors
oncologist
specialist on the study of tumors
ophthalmoscope
instrument for visual examination of the eye
osteitis
inflammation of the bone