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PDCI Fall 2020 Medical Terminology > Chapter 3 > Flashcards

Chapter 3 Flashcards

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cardi/o

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heart

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chir/o

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hand

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crin/o

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to secrete

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dent/i

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teeth

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dermat/o

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skin

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enter/o

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small intestine

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esthesi/o

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sensation

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gastr/o

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stomach

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gen/o

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origin or production

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ger/o

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old age

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gynec/o

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woman

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hemat/o

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blood

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immun/o

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safe

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laryng/o

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voicebox

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nephr/o

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kidney

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neur/o

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nerve

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obstetr/o

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midwife

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onc/o

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tumor

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opthalm/o

opt/o

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eye

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orth/o

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straight, normal, or correct

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ot/o

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ear

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path/o

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disease

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ped/o

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child or foot

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physi/o

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physical

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plas/o

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formation

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pod/o

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foot

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psych/o

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mind

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radi/o

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x-ray

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vascul/o

30
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American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)-approved specialty boards

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Allergy and Immunology
Anesthesiology
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Family Practice
Internal Medicine 
Medical Genetics
Neurological Surgery
Nuclear Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedic Surgery 
Otolaryngology
Pathology
Pediatrics 
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic Surgery
Preventative Medicine 
Psychiatry and Neurology
Radiology
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Urology
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allergy and immunology

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of allergic diseases, including asthma, and diagnosis management, and therapy of immunologic diseases (e.g. autoimmune disorders)

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anesthesiology

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comprehensive medical management and anesthetic care before, during, and after surgery and long-term pain management and critical care related to cardiac and respiratory emergencies

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colon and rectal surgery

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diagnosis, medical care, and surgical treatment of conditions related to the small intestine, colon, and rectum

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dermatology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the skin and its appendages (e.g. hair, nails, including the cosmetic care)

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emergency medicine

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prehospital emergency medical care of acutely ill or injured patients; most commonly rendered in an emergency department of a hospital or a free-standing urgent care facility

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family practice

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comprehensive general medical care of individuals of all ages and their families, with emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion

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internal medicine

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nonsurgical care centered around prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of adults

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cardiology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the heart and blood vessels

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endocrinology

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diagnosis and management of diseases of the endocrine glands (e.g. diabetes, obesity, thyroid dysfunction)

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gastroenterology

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diagnosis and management of conditions related to the digestive system

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geriatric medicine

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diagnosis and medical management of conditions affecting the elderly; subspecialty of both internal medicine and family medicine

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hematology

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diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders

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nephrology

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nonsurgical treatment of kidney disorders

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oncology

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treatment of tumors and cancer

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rheumatology

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treatment of arthritis and related disorders

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medical genetics

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of genetic (inherited) disorders; includes research, laboratory testing, and counseling

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neurology

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nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system

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neurological surgery

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system and supportive structures, including blood vessels

49
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nuclear medicine

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use of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat disease; a dual specialty in other fields such as radiology, internal medicine, neurology, and cardiology is common

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obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)

obstetrics

gynecology

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care and treatment of mother and fetus throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and immediate postpartum period

medical and surgical treatment of disorders and of the female reproductive and urinary systems

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ophthalmology

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medical and surgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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orthopedic surgery

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medical, surgical, and rehabilitative treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves

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otolaryngology

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medical and surgical treatment of disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and adjoining structures of the head and neck

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pathology

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study of disease emphasizing examination of tissue for diagnosis (e.g. biopsy, autopsy)

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pediatrics

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comprehensive medical care of infants, children, and adolescents, with emphasis on disease prevention and healthful physical and mental development

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physical medicine and rehabilitation physiatry

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treatment of patients suffering from neuromusculoskeletal disorders caused by illness or injury (e.g. stroke, spinal cord injury)

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plastic surgery

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surgery for restoration, repair, or reconstruction of body structures (e.g. body contouring, skin grafting)

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preventative medicine

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medical care that focuses on prevention of disease and health maintenance; specialty areas include: aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, public health, and general preventive medicine

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psychiatry

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diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

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radiology

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use of ionizing and non-ionizing imaging modalities, including x-ray, radionuclides, magnetic resonance, and ultrasound, to diagnose disease, or in therapies that involve imaging guidance; primary fields include diagnostic radiology, radiation oncology, and radiation physics

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surgery

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treatment of diseases and trauma requiring an operation; subspecialty areas include vascular, pediatric, hand, and critical care surgery

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thoracic surgery

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treatment of diseases, deformities, and trauma requiring an operation within the chest, including the heart and lungs

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urology

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surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the male urinary and reproductive system and the female urinary system

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doctor of chiropractic medicine (D.C.)

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treatment centered on manipulation of the spine to maintain function and balance in the body

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doctor of dental surgery (D.D.S)

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treatment of dental disorders requiring surgery

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doctor of podiatric medicine (D.P.M.)

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diagnosis and treatment (including surgery) of disorders of the foot

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doctor of optometry (O.D.)

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diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of the eye, including vision care and services

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doctor fo psychology (Psy.D. or Ph.D.)

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counsel of patients with mental or emotional disorders

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ACP

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American College of Physicians

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ACS

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American College of Surgeons

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AOA

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American Osteopathic Association

PDCI Fall 2020 Medical Terminology (6 decks)

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