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Chapter 1. Basic Word Structure - Medical Terms 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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disease condition of a gland, often enlargement of a gland

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anemia

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decrease of hemoglobin in the blood, caused by low red blood cell production, loss of blood, or increase of red blood cell destruction

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arthralgia

A

pain of a joint

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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

A

study of life (living organisms)

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biopsy

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process of reviewing a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

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carcinogenic

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pertaining to production cancer

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carcinoma

A

cancerous or malignant 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

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inflammation 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 the patient’s condition

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electrocardiogram

A

record of the electricity within the heart

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electroencephalogram

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record of the electricity within 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

specialist in the study of the endocrine glands

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endocrinology

A

the study of the endocrine glands

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endoscope

A

instrument to visually examine within 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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enteropathy

A

disease condition of the intestines, often the small intestine

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epidermis

A

the outer layer of skin

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epigastric

A

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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organs that secrete chemicals outside 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 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 contained in red blood cells

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hepatitis

A

inflammation of the liver

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hepatoma

A

tumor of the liver, hepatocellular carcinoma

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hyperglycemia

A

high levels of sugar in the blood

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hyperthyroidism

A

secretion by thyroid gland of a greater than normal amount of thyroxine

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hypodermic

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pertaining to under the skin

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hypogastric

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pertaining to below the stomach

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hypoglycemia

A

too little sugar in the blood

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iatrogenic

A

pertaining to produced by a treatment or 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

pain of nerves

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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

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opthalmologist

A

specialist in the study of the eyes and eye disorders

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opthalmoscope

A

instrument used by an opthalmologist to visually examine the eyes

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osteitis

A

inflammation of a bone

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osteoarthritis

A

inflammation of bones and joints, degeneration of bones and joints

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osteotomy

A

incision of a bone

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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

A

pertaining to treatment of children

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pericardium

A

the sac 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

produces semen, which contains fluid and sperm cells

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psychiatrist

A

specialist in treatment of the mind

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psychology

A

study of the mind

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radiology

A

study of x-rays and related procedures for diagnosis

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renal

A

pertaining to the kidney

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resection

A

removal or excision of an organ or part of the body

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retrocardiac

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pertaining to behind the heart

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rhinitis

A

inflammation of the nose

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sarcoma

A

tumor (malignant) of flesh 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

a clotting or platelet

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transhepatic

A

pertaining to across the liver

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urology

A

study of the urinary tract

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