Chapter 1: Medical Words Flashcards
substance given to counteract negative effects of a substance
antidote
surgical removal of a small piece of tissue for microscopic examination to determine a diagnosis
biopsy
sterile
asepsis
lack of feeling and emotions towards others
apathy
pertaining to objects large enough to be examined by the naked eye
macroscopic
ability to relate to the feelings of another person
empathy
pertaining to least amount possible
minimal
an object that has more than one defined shape
multiform
instrument used to measure temperature
thermometer
state of being sick
illness
pertaining to greatest amount possible
maximal
paleness or lack of color in the face
pallor
lack of ease, abnormal body state
disease
pertaining to disease with little change or slow progression
chronic
relationship between two individuals
rapport
pertaining to the rapid widespread occurrence of an infectious disease
epidemic
chemical substance used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms
disinfectant
condition of small living organisms that are not visible to the naked eye
microorganisms
a general feeling of discomfort
malaise
determination of the cause of disease by a physician after all information is gathered
diagnosis
condition of being sick/disease rate/number of cases of a particular disease in a population group
morbidity
abnormal condition of tissue death
necrosis
a prediction of the course and outcome of a disease given by a physician after a diagnosis
prognosis
to lessen or decrease pain or the severity of symptoms
abate
condition of ill health associated with chronic disease
cachexia
refers to death rate, reflected by the population in a given region, age range, etc.
mortality
pertaining to the production or formation of a fever
pyrogenic
a group of signs and symptoms occurring together that characterizes a specific disease or pathological condition
syndrome
pertaining to preventing or protecting against disease or pregnancy
prophylactic
abnormal condition that follows and is the result of a disease, treatment or injury
sequella
pertaining to fever
febrile
sorting and classifying of injuries to determine priority of treatment
triage
an agent or substance that works against coughing
antitussive
pertaining to a substance that works against infection
antiseptic
an illness with sudden onset, sever symptoms and short cause
acute
carrying a nerve impulse toward the brain
afferent
