Chapter 1 part 3 Flashcards
ab
away from, negative, absent
dextr/o
right side
macro
large abnormal size or long
megal/o
large, great
pre
before
ad
toward, to, in the direction of
sinistr/o
left side
in
in, into, not, without
olig/o
scanty, few
post
after, behind
inter
between
super, supra
above or excessive
supracostal
above or outside the ribs
end
within
ather/o
plaque or fatty substance
oma
tumor
myc/o
fungus
myelopathy
any pathologic change or disease in the spinal cord
myopathy
disease of muscle tissue
mucous
specialized membranes that line body cavities
mucus
fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
ologist
specialist
ology
study of
fistula
abnormal passage usually between 2 internal organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body
differential diagnosis
aka rule out is an attempt to determine which one of several diseases is causing signs and symptoms that are present
ileum
last and longest portion of the small intestine
ilium
part of the hip bone
tendinitis
inflammation of the tendon related to overuse
malaise
general discomfort or uneasiness that is often the first indication of an infection
exudate
fluid such as pus. that leaks out of an infected wound
palpation
exam technique in which the examiners hands are used to feel the texture, size, consistency and location of certain body parts
palpitation
pounding or racing heart
pyel/o
renal pelvis which is part of the kidney
py/o
pus
pyoderma
any acute inflammatory pus forming bacterial infection
pyr/o
fever or fire
pyrosis
heartburn
supination
act of rotating the arm so that the palm of the hand is forward or upward
suppuration
formation or discharge of pus
viral
pertaining to a virus
virile
having the nature, properties or qualities of an adult male
