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Chapter 7 Flashcards

1
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anesthesia

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loss of ability to feel pain by drug

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auscultation

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listening to sounds within body

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biopsy

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removal of small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

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cautery

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destruction of tissue by chemical, heat or electric current

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chemotherapy

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use of chemicals to treat disease

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diagnosis

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process of determining cause and nature of illness

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endoscope

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instrument for examining inside of organ/cavity through body opening or incision

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excision

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removal by cutting

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fixation

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holding or fastening a structure in a firm position

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grading

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method for evaluating tumor based on microscopic examination of cells

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immunotherapy

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treatment that involves stimulation or suppression of immune system

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incision

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a cut for surgery

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inspection

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visual examination of body

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laser

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device that transforms light into beam of intense heat and power

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ophthalmoscope

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instrument for examining the interior of the eye

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otoscope

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instrument to examine ears

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palliative

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treatment that provides relief but not a cure

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palpation

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examination using hand to asses texture, temp, movement, consistency

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percussion

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tapping the body lightly but sharply to asses tissue by listening for sounds obtained

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prognosis

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prediction of disease’s course and outcome

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radiography

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use of xrays passed through body to make visual record of internal structures

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remission

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period where disease’s symptoms lessen

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sign

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evidence of disease that can be observed/tested (fever, rash)

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sphygmomanometer

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blood pressure cuff

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staging

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process of classifying malignant tumors for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis

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stethoscope

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instrument used to listen to sounds within the body

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surgery

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method for treating disease/injury by manual operation

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suture

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surgical stitching

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symptom

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evidence of disease

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30
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therapy

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treatment

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31
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vital signs

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measurements that reflect basic functions necessary to maintain life

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biofeedback

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method for learning control of involuntary physiologic responses by using electronic devices to monitor bodily changes and feed this info back to the person

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Holisitic health care

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Treating a person as a whole entity w/physical, emotional, social and spiritual need.

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Homeopathy

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Treating disease by administering drugs in highly diluted forms along with healthy life habits and environment

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naturopathy

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helping people heal themselves with healthy lifestyles `

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osteopathy

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therapy based on the body overcoming disease by having normal structure, favorable environment, and proper nutrition

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aer/o

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air, gas

ex. aerobic - requiring oxygen

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bar/o

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pressure

ex. barometer - instrument used to measure pressure

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chrom/o

chromat/o

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color, stain

ex. chromatic - having color

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chron/o

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time

ex. chronologic

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cry/o

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cold

ex. cryoprobe - instrument used to apply extreme cold

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electr/o

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electricity

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erg/o

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work

ex. ergonomic - working to provide safety and comfort

44
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phon/o

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sound, voice

ex. phone

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phot/o

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light

ex. photosynthesis

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radi/o

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radiation, xray

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son/o

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sound

ex. sonogram

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therm/o

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heat, temperature

49
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Suffix: graph

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instrument for recording data

ex. polygraph

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Suffix: graphy

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act of recording data

ex. echography - ultrasound

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Suffix: meter

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instrument for measuring

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Suffix: metry

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measurement of

ex. audiometry - measurement of hearing

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Suffix: scope

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instrument for viewing

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Suffix: scopy

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examination of

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Suffix: centesis

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puncture, tap

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Suffix: desis

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binding, fusion

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Suffix: ectomy

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excision, surgical removal

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Suffix: pexy

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surgical fixation

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Suffix: plasty

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plastic surgery/reconstruction

ex. rhinoplasty

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Suffix: rhapsy

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surgical repair, suture

ex. herniorrhaphy - surgical repair of hernia

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Suffix: stomy

A

surgical creation of an opening

ex. tracheostomy - creation of opening in trachea

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Suffix: tome

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instrument for incising

ex. microtome - cuts small bits of tissue for microscope

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Suffix: tomy

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incision, cutting

ex. laparotomy - surgical incision of abdomen

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Suffix: tripsy

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crushing

ex. neurotripsy - crushing of nerve

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clubbing

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enlargement in ends of fingers/toes because of soft tissue growth of the nails

66
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colic

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acute abdominal pain w/ muscle spasms

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cyanosis

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bluish discolouration of skin due to lack of oxygen

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diaphoresis

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profuse sweating

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malaise

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Discomfort, uneasiness

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nocturnal

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Pertaining to or occurring at night

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pallor

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prodrome

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a symptom indicating an approaching disease

73
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sequela

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a lasting effect of disease

74
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syncope

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fainting; temporary loss of consciousness because of inadequate blood flow to brain

75
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alpa-fetoprotein (AFP)

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fetal protein that appears in blood of adults with certain types of cancer

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bruit

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a sound (usually abnormal) heard in auscultation

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facies

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expression/appearance of face

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febrile

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Pertaining to fever

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nuclear medicine

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medicine that uses radioactive substances for diagnosis, therapy and research

80
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radiology

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medicine that uses radiation (xrays) for diagnosis and treatment

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radionuclide

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substance that gives off radiation

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speculum

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instrument used for examining a canal

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syndrome

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a group of signs/symptoms that together characterize a disease

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catheter

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thin tube passed into the body that removes fluids from or introduce fluids into a body cavity

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clysis

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the introduction of fluid into body other than orally (rectum or abdominal)

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irrigation

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flushing of tube/cavity or area with a fluid

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lavage

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washing out of cavity

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normal saline

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a salt solution compatible with living cells

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paracentesis

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puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid

90
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prophylaxis

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prevention of disease

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drain

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device allowing for escape from cavity/wound

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ligature

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tie/bandage

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resection

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partial excision of a structure

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stapling

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joining of tissue via wire staples that are pushed through tissue and then bent

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surgeon

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physician specializing in surgery

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