Chapter 2 - Definitions Flashcards
malignant
canerous
osteoblast
bone cell
neurocyte
nerve cell
radiographer
Person who makes x-ray records
spermatogenesis
the production on sperm
hydrotherapy
treatment using water
hematuria
blood in the urine
cardiac
pertaining to the heart
muscular
pertaining to the muscles
penile
pertaining to the penis
grandiose
pertaining to a feeling of greatness
edematous
pertaining to swelling of body tissues due to fluid
decubitus (ulcer)
pertaining to a bedsore
cardiologist
specialist in the study of the heart
bronchiole
small bronchial tubes
hyperemesis
excessive vomiting
hyperkinesis
excessive motion
osteomalacia
softening of the bones
retinopathy
disease of the retina
aphagia
lack of ability to eat or swallow
acrophobia
fear of heights
hemoptysis
spitting up blood
hemorrhage
bursting forth of blood
rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose
dactylogram
fingerprint
electrocardiograph
instrument for recording the electricity in the heart
lipolysis
destruction of fat
audiometer
medical instrument used to measure hearing
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
ophthalmoscope
instrument for examining the eye
nasolabial
pertaining to the nose and the lip