CH 6: Terminology Flashcards
bronchiectasis
dilation of broncho
lymphangiectasia
dilation of smaller lymphatic vessels
hematemesis
vomit blood
hemolysis
destruction of blood
dyspepsia
painful digestion
polyphagia
many eating
dysphagia
difficulty swallowing
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of nose
pyloroplasty
? surgical repair
blepharoplasty
surgical repair of eyelids
proptosis
forward protrusion
ie: exophthalmos
hemoptysis
spitting of blood
hemorrhage
loss of large amount of blood in a short period; bursting forth of blood
menorrhagia
excessive bleeding at the time of menstruation
herniorrhaphy
surgical repair suture of the hernia
dysmenorrhea
painful flow, discharge
pylorospasm
involuntary contraction of pyloric sphincter
bronchospasm
involuntary contraction of the lungs
cholestasis
stopping flow of bile
hemostasis
stopping blood
pyloric stenosis
pertaining to the tightening of pyloric sphincter
atresia
no opening
esophageal atresia
pertaining to no opening of the esophagus
biliary atresia
no opening of the bile duct
buccal
pertaining cheek