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Chap 1, Vocabulary and Terminology Flashcards

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adenitis

A

Inflammation of a gland

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adenoma

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Tumor of a gland

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adenopathy

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A disease condition of a gland (often enlargement of a gland

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anemia

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Condition marked by reduction in the number of erythrocytes or in the amount of hemoglobin in blood.

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arthralgia

A

Joint pain.

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arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint.

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autopsy

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Examination of a body after death (postmortem) to determine the cause of death.

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biology

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Study of life (Living organisms).

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biopsy

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Process of removing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination.

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carcinogenic

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Pertaining to producing cancer.

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carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor.

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cardiac

A

Pertaining to the heart.

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cardiology

A

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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cystitis

A

Inflammation of the urinary bladder.

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cystoscopy

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Visual examination of the urinary bladder.

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cytology

A

Study of cells.

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dermatitis

A

Inflammation of the skin

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dermatology

A

Study of the skin.

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diagnosis

A

Complete knowledge of a patient’s condition.

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electrocardiogram

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Record of the electricity within the heart.

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electroencephalogram

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Record of the electricity in the brain.

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endocrine glands

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Glands that secrete hormones within the body, directly into the bloodstream.

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endocrinologist

A

Medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders.

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endocrinology

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Study of the endocrine glands.

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endoscope

A

Instrument to visually examine the interior of the body.

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endoscopy

A

Process of visual examination within the body.

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enteritis

A

Inflammation of the small intestine.

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30
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enteropathy

A

Disease condition of the intestines, often the small intestine.

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epidermis

A

Outer layer of the skin.

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epigastric

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Pertaining to above or upon the stomach.

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erythrocyte

A

Red blood cell.

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excision

A

Process of cutting out; removal; resection.

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exocrine glands

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Glands that secrete chemicals to the outside of the body.

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gastrectomy

A

Removal or excision of the stomach.

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gastric

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Pertaining to the stomach.

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gastroenterology

A

Study of the stomach and intestines.

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gastrotomy

A

Incision of the stomach.

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gynecologist

A

Specialist in the study of disorders of the female reproductive system.

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gynecology

A

Study of the diseases of women, particularly those affecting the female reproductive system.

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hematology

A

Study of blood and blood disorders.

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hematoma

A

Collection or mass of blood.

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hemoglobin

A

Blood protein containing iron; carries oxygen in red blood cells.

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hepatitis

A

Inflammation of the liver.

46
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hepatoma

A

Tumor of the liver.

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hyperglycemia

A

High levels of sugar in the bloodstream; often associated with diabetes mellitus.

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hyperthyroidism

A

Secretion by thyroid gland of a greater than normal amount of thyroxine (thyroid hormone).

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hypodermic

A

Pertaining to under the skin.

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hypogastric

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Pertaining to below the stomach.

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hypoglycemia

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Low/deficient levels of sugar in the bloodstream.

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iatrogenic

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Pertaining to produced by a treatment or a procedure.

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incision

A

Process of cutting into or making an incision.

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leukemia

A

Disease of high numbers of malignant (cancerous) white blood cells.

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leukocyte

A

White blood cell.

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leukocytosis

A

Slight increase in white blood cells.

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nephrectomy

A

Removal of a kidney.

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nephritis

A

Inflammation of a kidney.

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nephrology

A

Study of the kidneys and kidney disease.

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nephrosis

A

Abnormal condition of the kidney.

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neural

A

Pertaining to nerves.

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neuralgia

A

Nerve pain.

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neurologic

A

Pertaining to the study of nerves.

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neurology

A

Study of nerves and nerve disorders.

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oncologist

A

Specialist in the study of tumors, particularly malignant growths.

66
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oncology

A

Study of tumors (malignant tumors).

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ophthalmologist

A

Medical doctor specializing in the diseases of the eye.

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ophthalmoscope

A

Instrument used by an ophthalmologist to visually examine the eyes.

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osteitis

A

Inflammation of bone.

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osteoarthritis

A

Inflammation of bones and joints.

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osteotomy

A

Incision of a bone.

72
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pathogenic

A

Pertaining to producing disease.

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pathologist

A

A specialist in the study of disease.

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pathology

A

Study of disease.

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pediatric

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Pertaining to treatment of children.

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pericardium

A

Double-layered membrane surrounding the heart.

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prognosis

A

State of knowledge before the fact; prediction about the outcome of an illness.

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prostate gland

A

A gland in men that surrounds the neck of the urinary bladder and urethra. It produces a fluid which, after combining with sperm cells, leaves the body as semen.

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psychiatrist

A

Physician who treats the mind and mental disorders.

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psychiatry

A

Treatment of the mind.

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radiology

A

Study of x-ray and other energy sources in the diagnosis of disease.

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renal

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Pertaining to the kidney.

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resection

A

Removal or excision of an organ or part of the body.

84
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retrocardiac

A

Pertaining to behind the heart.

85
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rhinitis

A

Inflammation of the nose.

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sarcoma

A

Tumor (malignant) of fleshy tissue such as bone, muscle, fat, and cartilage.

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subhepatic

A

Pertaining to below the liver.

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thrombocyte

A

Platelet; clotting cell.

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transhepatic

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Pertaining to through or across the liver.

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urology

A

Study of the urinary tract.

Medical Terminology, LOM (88 decks)

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