CHPT 7,8,9 Flashcards
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Arachn/o
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spider
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cephal/o
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head
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cerebell/o
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cerebrum
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cerebr/o
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cranium, skull
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cortic/o
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outer layer or coveringc
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encephal/o
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brain
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gangli/o, ganglion/o
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ganglia
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A
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gli/o
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glue
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hydr/o
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water
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Iatr/o
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physian
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-mania
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mental abnormality
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meningi/o
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membrane
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ment/o
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referring to mind
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-mnesia
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memory
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myel/o
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spinal cord
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neur/o
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nerve
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-oid
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denotes a form or resemblance to
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-paresis
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paralysis
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-phasia
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eat or swallow
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-phobia
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fear
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-plegia
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paralysis
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psych/o
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mind
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schiz/o
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to split
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spin/o
spine
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blephar/o
eyelid
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conjunctiv/o
conjunctiva
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corne/o
horny
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dacry/o
finger, toe
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dipl/o
two, double
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irid/o
iris
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kerat/o
horn, cornea
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lacrim/o
tear
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ocul/o, ophtalm/o
eye
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-opia
vision
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opt/o
light, eye, vision
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phac/o
lens
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presby/o
old age
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pupil/o
pupil
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retin/o
retina
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scler/o
hard
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uve/o
pigmented middle eye layer
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acous/o, acus/o, acoust/o
hearing
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audi/o
sound
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aur/o
ear
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auricl/o
ear
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myring/o
eardrum
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ot/o
ear
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staped/o
stapes
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tympan/o
eardrum
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acr/o
extremities
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aden/o
gland
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adren/o, adrenal/o
adrenal gland
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calc/i
calcium
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crin/o
to separate or secrete
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endocrin/o
secreting internally
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gluc/o
sugar, glucose
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glyc/o
sugar, glucose
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hypophys/o
pituitary gland
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-ine
suffix used in formation
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-megaly
enlargement
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-oma
tumor
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pancreat/o
pancreas
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parathyroid/o, parathyr/o
parathyroid gland
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thyr/o
thyroid gland
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thyroid/o
thyroid gland
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-tropin
suffix meaning nourishment or stimulation
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acromegaly
gigantism
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adenectomy
removal of adrenal gland
70
adentisis
inflammation of lymph nodes
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adenogenous
originating in glands
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adenohypophysis
anterior pituitary gland
73
adenoma
growth in epithelial tissue
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adentomy
incision into adrenal gland
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adrenalectomy
removal of adrenal gland
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adrenalitis
inflammation of adrenal glands
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adrenalopathy, adrenopathy
disease of adrenal glands
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adrenomegaly
enlarged adrenal glands
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amblyopia
reduced vision in one eye
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anacusis
deafness
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aneurysm
a bulge or swelling in a portion of a blood vessel
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aphasia
difficulty speaking or comprehending language
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astigmatism
blurry vision caused by irregular curvature of cornea
84
astrocytoma
abnormal growth in astrocytes (brain cells)
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ataxia
being unable to control movement
86
blepharoplasty
surgery of the eyelids
87
blepharoplegia
eyelid paralysis
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blepharitis
eyelid inflammation
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blepharectomy
surgery removing excess skin from eyelids
90
blehparoptosis
downward displacement of eyelid
91
blepharospasm
involuntary movement of eyelid
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blepharotomy
incision into eyelid
93
cerebral thrombosis
blood clot in brain's venous system
94
conjunctivitis
pink eye; inflammation of outer membrane of eye (conjunctiva)
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conjunctivoplasty
surgical repair of eyelid
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craniectomy
surgery removing part of skull (relieves pressure on the brain)
97
craniotomy
removing part of the skull to access the brain (puts piece back)
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dacryocystectomy
surgical removal of tear duct
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dacryocystitis
inflammation of tear duct
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delirium
severe confusion as a result of mental or physical disease
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delusion
false or irrational belief
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depression
severe prolonged feelings of sadness due to chemical imbalance
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dementia
loss of brain function affecting memory, thinking and behavior
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diplopia
double vision
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dysphasia
difficulty chewing or swallowing
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encephalitis
inflammation of brain
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epidural hematoma
bleeding between inside of skull and outer covering of the brain
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epilepsy
seizures
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gigantism
condition in which excess growth hormone if produced
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glaucoma
increased pressure in eye
111
glioblastoma
malignant tumor in glial cells
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glioma
growth of cells in brain or spinal cord
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glucagon
hormone that raises blood sugar
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glycosuria
glucose in urine
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goiter
enlarged thyroid gland
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hemiparesis
muscle weakness on one side of the body
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hemiplegia
paralysis on one side of the body
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hydrocephalus
"water on the brain" - abnormal buildup of cerebral spinal fluid in brain
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hydrocortisone
chemical compound used to releive itching
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hyperesthesia
condition of excessive muscle strength
121
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
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hyperopia
farsightedness
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hyperpituitarism
overactive pituitary gland
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hyperthyroidism
overactive thyroid gland
125
hypoglycemic
low blood sugar
126
hypophysectomy
surgical removal of pituitary gland
127
hypophysis
pituitary gland
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hypophysitis
inflammation of pituitary gland
129
hypopituitarism
low pituitary function
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iridomalacia
softening of iris
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hypothyroidism
low thyroid function
132
keratits
inflammation of cornea
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kleptomania
mental disorder characterized by compulsion to steal
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lacrimal
relating to tear duct
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meningioma
benign tumor of meningies
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meningitis
inflammation of meninges
137
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
autoimmune disease where immune system attacks myelin
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Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy the communication between nerves and muscle, resulting in weakness of the skeletal muscles
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myelography
test using x-rays and contrast to detect spinal cord problems
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myopia
nearsightedness
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neuralgia
pain following the path of a nerve
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neuropathy
brain/nerve disorder
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neuroplasty
surgery to repair nerve damage
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oculodynia
chronic eye pain
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oculopathy
disorder of the eye
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opthalmology
study of eyes
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otitis
ear infection
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paralysis
inability to feel or move a body part
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paranoia
irrational and persistent fear that people are "out to get you"
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paraplegia
paralysis of legs and lower parts of body
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parasthesia
tingling, burning, prickling sensation
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phobia
an uncontrollable irrational fear
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plegia
paralysis
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pituitarism
disordered function of pituitary gland
155
presbyopia
age-related decline in vision
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psychosis
mental condition characterized by a disconnect with reality
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quadriplegia
paralysis of all four limbs
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retinectomy
removal of retina
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retinotomy
cutting the retina; surgical procedure cutting periphery retina
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schizophrenia
mental condition that affects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking and lack of motivation
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Spina Bifida
congenital defect in which part spinal cord fails to develop
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subdural hematoma
blood clot in brain between cerebral cortex and dura
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syncope
fainting
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thyroidectomy
surgical removal of all or part of thyroid gland
165
thyroiditis
inflamed thyroid
166
thyromegaly
enlarged thyroid
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thyroplasia
abnormal function of thyroid
168
thyrotomy
surgical incision of larynx through thyroid cartilage
169
tinnitus
ringing in ears
170
tympanectomy
removal of eardrum
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tympanocentesis
aspiration of eardrum
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vertigo
dizziness
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CNS
central nervous system
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CFS
cerebral spinal fluid
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CP
cerebral palsy
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CT
computed tomography
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CVA
cerebrovascular accident
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EEG
electroencephalography
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LP
lumbar puncture
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MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
181
MS
multiple scleriosis
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OCD
obsessive compulsive disorder
183
PNS
peripheral nervous system
184
PTSD
post-traumatic stress disorder
185
TIA
transient ischemic attack
