Chapter 1 - Basic Word Structure Flashcards
adenoma
tumor of a gland
adenitis
inflammation of a gland
arthritis
inflammation of a joint
biology
study of life
biopsy
process of viewing living tissue under a microscope
carcinoma
cancerous tumor
cardiology
study of the heart
cephalic
pertaining to the head
cerebrovascular accident
stroke; trauma to blood vessels of the brain
cerebral
pertaining to the cerebrum (largest part of the brain)
cystoscope
instrument to visually examine the urinary bladder
cytology
study of cells
dermal
pertaining to the skin
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
electrocardiogram
record of the electricity in the heart
electroencephalogram
the record of electricity in the brain
enteritis
inflammation of the small intestine
erythrocyte
red blood cell
leukocyte
white blood cell
thrombocyte
clotting cell or platelet
platelets
clotting cells
gastroscopy
process of visually examining the stomach
diagnosis
complete knowledge of a patient’s illness on the basis of tests and other information
prognosis
the prediction about the outcome of an illness
gynecology
the study of women and women’s diseases
hemogoblin
protein found in red blood cells
hematoma
mass or collection of blood under the skin, a “black-and-blue” mark
hepatitis
hepatitis
laparotomy
incision of the abdomen
laparoscope
instrument to visually examine the abdomen
nephrectomy
excision of the kidney
neurology
study of the nervous system and nerve disorders
oncologist
specialist in the study of tumors
ophthalmoscope
instrument to visually examine the eye
ophthalmologist
specialist in the study of the eye and the treatment of eye disorders
osteoarthritis
inflammation of bones and joints
laparoscopy
visual examination of the abdomen
pathologist
specialist in the study of disease
psychosis
abnormal condition of the mind
renal
pertaining to the kidney