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Chapter 3 Flashcards

Introduction to medical terminology

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phalanx

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a bone of the finger or toe

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Arthr/o

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joint

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urinary bladder

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temporary storage reservoir for urine

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sign

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something that is measured or observed by others; objective data

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grade

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refers to how abnormal the malignant cells look

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myel/o

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spinal cord, bone marrow

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ipsilateral

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pertains to the same side

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plural of “diagnosis”

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diagnosis

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medterm language

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greek and latin

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parkinson

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a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors

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abdominalpelvic regions

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a body cavity that consists of the abdominal cavity and the pelvic cavity; stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, gallbladder, small intestine, large intestine, and internal reproductive organs

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cardiovascular system

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system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the body

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endoscopy

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a procedure done to examine structures inside the body

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dermatosis

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a disease of the skin, especially one that does not cause inflammation

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endocrine system

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made up of endocrine glands that release hormone into the bloodstream; hypothalamus, pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus, adrenal gland, and the pancreas. Testes in males, and ovaries in females

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structural organization of the body from simple to complex

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cells, tissue, organs, body systems, organism

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Gastr/o

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stomach

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neutral pH

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7

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inflammation process

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removes injurous stimuli and initiates the healing process

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maintaining what pH range

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7.35-7.45 pH

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myeloma

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tumor on the bone marrow

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musculoskeletal

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bones, muscles, and joints, along with cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Its gives the body its structure and support

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chronic

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a persisting illness that last for a long(6m+) period of time

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symptoms

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something that is only perceived by the patient; subjective data

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superficial injuries

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injuries that occur on the skin and/or visceral linings of the body disrupting tissue continuity. i.e. Abrasions

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lymphatic and immune systems

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keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. consists of lymphs, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, thymus, tonsils, spleen, lymphocytes, and antibodies

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term for stroke

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cerebrovascular accident

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hypo

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deficit, too little, below

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neo

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new

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proximal

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nearer to the center of the body, or to the point of attachment to the body

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predisposing factors

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those that put a child at risk of developing other problems

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coronary heart disease is in what system

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cardiovascular system

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enteritis

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inflammation of the small intestine, usually caused by a viral, bacterial, or parasitic infection

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vertebra is plural for

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vertebrae

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cardiomegaly

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enlargement of the heart

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mitochondrion

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an organelle that is found in the cells of most eukaryotes

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tissue

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a group of similar cells from the same source that carry out a specific function

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respiratory system

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takes in oxygen and expels carbon dioxide; includes the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, bronchioles, and alveoli

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integumentery system

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organs forming the outermost layer of the body; includes the skin, subcutaneous tissue, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands, hair, nails, and sensory receptors

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Right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen

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includes the right lobe of the liver, gallbladder, Right kidney, small intestine, large intestine, and head of the pancreas

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Left upper quadrant (LUQ) of the abdomen

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includes the stomach, spleen, left lobe of the liver, pancreas, Left kidney, and large intestine

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Right lower quadrant (RLQ) of the abdomen

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includes the appendix, cecum, right ovary, right ureterm right spermatic cord, large intestine, and the right kidney

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Left lower quadrant (LLQ) of abdomen

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inlcudes the left kidney, large intestine, left ovary, left ureter, left spermatic cord, and small intestine

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cytoplasm

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jelly-like substance that surround the nucleus and fills the cells

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anti

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against

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epithelial

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relating to the thin tissue forming the outer layer of a bodys surface and lining the alimentery canal and other hollow structure

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prevalence

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how often the disease occurs

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right hypochondriac region

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includes the liver, gallbladder, and right kidney

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right lumbar region

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includes the small intestine, large intestine(ascending colon), liver, and the right kidney

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right illiac region

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includes the appendix, small intestine, large intestine(cecum and ascending colon)

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epigastric region

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includes the kidneys, pancreas, liver and stomach

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umbilical region

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includes the small intestine, large intestine (transverse colon), pancreas, and stomach

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hypogastric region

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includes the small intestine, large intestine(sigmoid colon), and bladder

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left hypogastric region

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includes the stomach, liver, left kidney, and spleen

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left lumbar region

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includes the small intestine, large intestine (descending colon), and left kidney

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left illiac region

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includes the small intestine, large intestine (descending colon and sigmoid colon)

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