Chapter 1-6 Mid Term Test Flashcards
vomiting
-emesis
excision, removal
-ectomy
inflammation
-itis
instrument for examination
-scope
surgical puncture
-centesis
disease
-pathy
swelling
-edema
abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)
-osis
blood condition
-emia
hernia, swelling
-cele
instrument for recording
-graph
to break; surgical fracture
-clasis
Pain
-algia, -dynia
Around
-circum
before, in front
pre-, pro-
backward, behind
retro-
First
primi-
upper, above
super-
Large
macro-
bad, painful, difficult
dys-
Fixation of the breast
mastopexy
Crushing a stone or calculus
Lithotripsy
for an opening into the trachea
tracheostomy
narrowing or structure of an artery
Arteriostenosis
Enlargement of the heart
cardiomegaly
Excision of the appendix
appendectomy
softening of cartilage
Chondromalacia
Surgical puncture of a joint
arthrocentesis
Disease of muscle
myopathy
tumors that arise from a nerve
neuroma
fear of blood
hemophobia
inflammation of the stomach
gastritis
instrument to examine the stomach
gastroscope
Instrument to cut bone
osteotome
Record of electrical activity of the heart
electrical cardiogram
bursting forth of blood
hemorrhage
excessive or abnormal vomiting
hyperemesis
swelling of lymph tissue
lymphedema
paralysis of one side of the body
hemiplegia
surgical repair of the nose
rhinoplasty
medical specialist, concerned with electromagnetic radiation, ultrasound, and other imaging techniques
radiologist
radiograph that produces a FILM, representing a detailed cross-section or slice of tissue or an organ at a predetermined depth
CT Scan
Image produced using high frequency, sound ways of an internal organ or tissue
ultrasound
Visual examination of (OR IN) a cavity or canal using a special lighted instrument
endoscopy
drug that contains a radioactive substance that travels to the specific organ that will be scanned
radiopharmaceuticals
bodies protective response to irritation, infection, or allergy
inflammation
Inflammatory response of the body to infection
sepsis
radiograph that employs a fluorescent screen instead of photographic plate to produce images
fluroscopy
Imaging technique that uses a radionucleotide introduction to the body by ingestion, inhalation, or injection
nuclear scan
Specialist in the study of cells
cytologist
Specialist in the study of tissue
histologist
Refers to the lower part of a structure or below a structure
inferior
Refers to the upper part of a structure above a structure
superior
refers to the side of a structure
lateral
refers to the front (of the body)
anterior
refers to the back (of the body)
posterior
refers to the middle of a structure
medial
pertains to a poison
toxic
belly or belly side (of the body)
ventral
tissue DESTRUCTION by means of high-frequency electric current
fulguration
refers to the anteroposterior position
AP
absence or loss of hair; also called baldness
alopecia
inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin
acne
dry sebum plugging a pore of the skin; also called a blackhead
comedo
incision of a lesion, such as an abscess, followed by the drainage of its contents
Incision and Drainage
excessive growth of HAIR or presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women
hirsutism
genetic disorder in which skin is DRY and SCALY, resembling fish scales
ichthyosis
anti-inflammatory agents that treat skin inflammation
corticosteroids
kill bacteria that cause skin infections
antibiotics
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
scabies
removal of dead or damaged tissue from a wound or burn site to prevent infection and to facilitate healing
debridement
localized collection of pus at the site of an infection
abscess
use of subFREEZING temperature to destroy abnormal tissue cells
cryotherapy
acute or chronic skin inflammation characterized by erythema, papules, scales, crusts, scabs, and possibly itching
eczema
transplantation from a foreign donor to a human; also called a heterograft
xenograft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one site to another in the same individual
autograft
inherited disease with production of THICK MUCUS that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive system
cystic fibrosis
malignant tumor
carcinoma
removal of scars, tattoos, and fine wrinkles on the skin using sandpaper or other abrasive materials
skin abrasion / dermabrasion
localized loss of skin pigmentation characterized by milk-white patches
vitiligo
disease characterized by decrease in ELASCITY of lung tissue
emphysema
elevated skin that is white in the center with a red periphery; also called hives
wheals
direct visualization of the bronchi using an endoscope
bronchoscopy
absence of or decrease in the sense of smell
anosmia
excision of the entire lung
pneumoectomy
acute inflammation of the nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge; also called a cold
coryza
radiographic technique that uses ELECTROMAGNETIC energy to produce a scan of the chest and lungs
MRI
COLLAPSE of lung tissue, preventing exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide
atelectasis
study of the lower respiratory tract
pulmonology
DEFICIENCY of oxygen in the tissues; usually a sign of respiratory impairment
hypoxia
hemorrhage from the nose; also called nosebleed
epistaxis
act of breathing
respiration
agents that DILATE the walls of the bronchi to increase air flow
bronchodilators
acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that sounds like a “WHOOP”
pertussis
crackling sound heard during inspiration when fluid is present in the alveoli; also called rales
crackles
hormonal agents that reduce tissue edema and inflammation associated with chronic lung disease
corticosteroids
temporary cessation of breathing
apnea
abnormal chest sounds resembling snoring, produced in airways with accumulated fluids
rhonchi
inflammation of the PLEURAL membrane characterized by stabbing pain and intensified by coughing
pleurisy
acute respiratory syndrome that occurs primarily in children and infants and is characterized by a barking cough
croup
soft blowing sound heard on auscultation; murmur
bruit
surgical removal of the LINING of an artery
endarterectomy
inability of the heart to maintain a steady beat
arrhythmia
high blood pressure
hypertension
restoration of NORMAL heart rhythm by applying electrical shock to the chest
cardioversion
partial or complete occlusion of one or more of the coronary arteries; also called heart attack
myocardial infarction
heats the lining WITHING a VEIN to collapse it and eventually make it disappear
endovenous laser therapy
common form of arteriosclerosis
atherosclerosis
endovascular PROCEDURE that reopens narrowed blood vessels and RESTORES forward blood flow
angioplasty
drugs that reduce low-DENSITY lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood
statin drugs
insufficient oxygenated blood to a body part caused by an interruption of blood flow
ishcemia
method of evaluating cardiovascular fitness while exercising on a treadmill
stress test
battery of blood tests performed to determine the presence of CARDIAC damage
cardiac enzyme study
implanted defibrillator that automatically detects and corrects arrhythmias
AICD
device worn by a patient to evaluate prolonged electrocardiographic recordings (usually 24 hours) on a portable tape recorder during normal daily activities
holter monitor
NORMAL or healthy (veins)
competent
widening of a heart VALVE to increase blood flow
valvuloplasty
blood test that measures protein released into circulation after myocardial injury
troponin I
removal of bone marrow tissue for microscopic examination
bone marrow respiration
group of HEREDITARY anemias characterized by inability to produce HEMMOGLOBIN; seen in people of Mediterranean origin
Thalassemia
dilation of veins as a result of incomplete closure of the valves
varicosities veins
ULTRASOUND technique used to image the HEART and evaluate its chambers and valves; used to detect pathological conditions
echocardiography
dissolution of a BLOOD CLOT
thrombolysis
malignant disease characterized by presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in the lymph nodes
Hodgkin disease
hereditary bleeding disorder characterized by deficiency in blood coagulation
Hemophilia
agent that prevents or delays blood COAGULATION
anticoagulant
malignant disease of the bone marrow plasma cell
Multiple melanoma
test to determine histocompatibility of tissues; used before a transplant
tissue typing
FORMATION or production of LYMPHOID tissue
Lymphopoiesis
acute infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus
mononucleosis
clumping together of cells
agglutination
test that screens for presence of HIV antibodies
ELISA
chronic autoimmune inflammatory DISEASE that affects MANY body systems
SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus)
tissue swelling caused by a blockage in the lymphatic system
lymphedema
type of immune response by the body against its own cells or tissues
auto immune
MALIGANCY of connective TISSUE that is commonly fatal and closely related to the AIDS virus
Kaposi Sarcoma
malignant blood disease characterized by excessive production of leukocytes
leukemia
INFECTION that results from a defective immune system that CANNOT DEFEND against pathogens normally found in the environment
opportunistic infection
pathological condition in which the spleen is enlarged
splenomegaly
type of anemia characterized by deficiency of RBCs due to inadequate absorption of vitamin B12
pernicious anemia
groin
inguin/o
tissue
hist/o
loins
lumb/o
stomach
gastr/o
near, nearest
proxim/o
lower, below
infer/o
chest
thorac/o
cell
cyt/o
neck; cervix uteri
cervic/o
side, to one side
later/o
tail
caud/o
back
dors/o
hair
pil/o
dry, scaly
ichthy/o
far, farthest
dist/o
anterior, front
anter/o
umbilicus, navel
umbilic/o
skin
cutane/o
hardening, sclera
scler/o
nail
onych/o
sweat
hidr/o
dry
xer/o
black
melan/o
horny tissue, hard, cornea
kerat/o
fungus
myc/o
heat
therm/o
blue
cyan/o
fat
lip/o
cell
cyt/o, -cyte
surgical repair
-plasty
water
hydr/o
tumor
-oma
disease
-pathy
yellow
xanth/o
carrying, transmission
-phoresies
blue
cyan/o
air; lung
pneum/o
pharynx
pharyng/o
trachea
trache/o
larynx
larryng/o
bronchiole
bronch/o
pleura
pleur/o
bad, painful, difficult
dys-
air
aer/o
lung
pulmon/o
bronchus
bronchi/o
surgical repair
-plasty
pus
py/o
rapid
tachy-
good, normal
eu-
nose
rhin-
slow
brady-
paralysis
-plegia
chest
throc/o
fatty plaque
ather/o
straight
orth/o
hardening; sclera
scler/o
vein
ven/o, phleb/o
heart
cardi, cardi/o
dilated vein
aneurysm/o
vessel (usually blood or lymph)
angi/o
blood clot
thromb/o
widening; widened blood vessel
aneurysm/o
artery
arteri/o
to hold back; block
ischi/o
slow
brady-
narrowing, stricture
-stenosis
heart condition
-cardia
around
circum-
in, within
endo-
vessel
vascul/o
rapid
tachy-
instrument for recording
-graph
atrium
atri/o
arteriole (small artery)
arteriol/o
Red
erthyr/o
Gland
aden/o
bone marrow; spinal cord
myel/o
Blood
hemat/o, hemo-
lymph vessel
lymphangi/o
swallowing, eating
phag/o
Cell
cyt/o
thymus gland
thym/o
lymph gland
lymphangi/o
Spleen
splen/o
White
leuk/o
Resembling
-oid
Protection
immun/o
formation, growth
-poiesis
Lymph
lymph/o
standing still
-stasis
Liver
hepat/o
