Chapter 1 - Vocabulary Flashcards
Cardiology
The study of the heart
Cardiologist
One who specializes in the study of diseases and disorders of the heart.
Carditis
car-dye-tis
Inflammation of the heart
Cardiac
Pertaining to the heart
Dermatologist
One who specializes in the study of diseases and disorders of the skin
Dermatology
The study of the skin
Dermatitis
der-mah-tye-tis
Inflammation of the skin
Dermatosis
Any condition of the skin
Acrodermatitis
ack-roh-der-mah-tye-tis
Inflammation of the skin of the extremities
Hypodermic
Pertaining to under the skin
Cardiomyopathy
Any disease that affects structure and function of the heart
Lymphadenopathy
Any disease of the lymph nodes
Megalocardia
Enlargement of the heart
Cardialgia
car-dee-al-jee-ah
Pain in the heart or heart pain
Cardiocentesis
Surgical puncture of the heart
Cardiomegaly
car-dee-oh-meg-ah-lee
Enlargement of the heart
Endocardium
Within the heart, the inner lining of the heart
Intracardiac
Pertaining to within the heart
Pericardial
Pertaining to around the heart
Anuria
an-you-ree-ah
Absence of urine
Dysuria
dis-you-ree-ah
Painful or difficult urination
Polyuria
pol-ee-you-ree-ah
Excessive amount of urine
Hypoglycemia
Blood condition of low or less than normal sugar
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating
Nasopharyngitis
nay-so-fair-in-gy-tis
Inflammation of the nose and throat
Cyanosis
sye-ah-noe-sis
Condition of blueness
Hysterosalpingectomy
hist-ear-oh-sal-ping-ech-toe-me
Removal of the uterus and fallopian tubes
Cardiogram
A record of the heart’s activity
Analgesia
Without sensitivity to pain
