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HTEC 60 - Medical Terminology > CH1 word list > Flashcards

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1
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lithiasis

A

presence of a calculus

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psychology

A

study of the mind

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caudal

A

associated with the tail

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oral

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associated with the mouth

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dermal,

cutaneous

A

associated with the skin

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Bradypnea

A

abnormally slow breathing

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Bacilli

A

classification of bacteria

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larynges

A

plural of larynx (throat)

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afebrile

A

without fever

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erythrocyte

A

red blood cell

erythr/o (red), cyte (cell)

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11
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adhesion

A

bands of tissue (typically from scarring) connecting two tissues not normally connected

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adenopathy

A

disease of the glands

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biliary

A

pertaining to bile

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14
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endocardial

A

pertaining to the internal surface of the heart

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hematology

A

study or science of the blood

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hypoglossal

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pertaining to the hypoglossal nerve

17
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microscope

A

instrument for visual examination of small items (typically lighted)

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otic

A

pertaining to the ear

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otisis

A

inflammation of the ear

20
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otology

A

study of the ear

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otoplasty

A

surgical repair of the ear

22
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otorrhea

A

discharge from the ear

23
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ototomy

A

incision of the ear

24
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endarterial

A

pertaining to the inside of the artery

25
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enteric

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pertaining to the intestine

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gastroenterologist

A

physician who studies the stomach and intestine

27
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dyspnea

A

shortness of breath

28
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hypocalcemia

A

decreased calcium in the blood

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periarticular

A

around the joint

30
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eupepsia

A

good digestion (sufficient pepsia in the digestive juices)

31
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uremia

A

high levels of urea in the blood

32
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leukocyte

A

white blood cell

33
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hyperemia

A

excess blood

HTEC 60 - Medical Terminology (5 decks)

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