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Commonly Used Medical Terms Flashcards

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Abdominopelvic

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Pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis

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Acute

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Describes sudden onset, usually of severe symptoms that run a short course. Opposite of chronic

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Abcess

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A pus filled cavity surrounded by inflamed tissue that can develop anywhere there is infection

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Adenoma

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A neo plasm of glandular epithelium

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Adhesion

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A firm attachment of adjacent serous membranes by bands or masses of fibrous connective tissue

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Adnexa

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Accessory parts of a structure- i.e The adnexa uteri are the accessory parts of the uterus

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Amenorrhea

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Absence or suppression of menstruation; normal before puberty, after menopause, and during pregnancy and lactation

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Amniocentesis

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Trans abdominal puncture of the amniotic sac using a needle and syringe in order to remove amniotic fluid

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Anaplasia

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The reverting of a specialized cell to its primitive or embryonic state.

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Anastomosis

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Surgical formation of a passage or opening between two hollow viscera or vessels

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Anemia

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A disorder characterized by a decrease in hemoglobin in the blood to levels below the normal range

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Aneurysm

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Localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery, due to congenital defect or weakness of the wall of the vessel

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Anorchism

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A congenital condition in which there is a lack of one or both testes

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Anterior

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Before or in front of, in anatomical nomenclature – refers to the ventral or abdominal side of the body

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Anteroposterior

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Passing from the front to the rear

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Anuria

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Without urine

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Aorta

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The main trunk of the arterial system of the body

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Aortopathy

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Any aortic disease

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Arteriosclerosis

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Narrowing of the aorta

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Aplasia

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Failure of an organ or tissue to develop normally, congenital absence of an organ.

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Apnea

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Temporary cessation of breathing

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Arteriole

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A minute artery thats distal end leads into a capillary

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Arteriopathy

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Any disease of the arteries

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Arteriosclerosis

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Term applied to a number of pathological conditions in which there are thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries

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Aspiration

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  1. Breathing in foreign objects by suction, foreign bodies maybe aspirated into the nose, lungs or throat on inspiration.
  2. A medical procedure that is used to remove some fluids from a part of the body
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Asphyxia

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Used to describe a condition in which there is insufficient oxygen. Can happen due to drowning choking inhalation of toxics. Leads to anoxia- absence of blood supply to the organs, especially the brain

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Asthma

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A disease caused by increased responsiveness of the tracheobronchial tree to the various stimuli; the result is peroxisomal constriction of the bronchial airways

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Atherosclerosis

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Most common form of arteriosclerosis. It is a disease in which plaque builds up inside arteries, causing hardening and narrowing of arteries. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fatty substances, cellular waste products, calcium, and fibrin

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Atresia

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  1. Congenital absence or closure of a normal body opening

2. Absence or disappearance of an anatomical part

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Atrophy

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A decrease in size of an organ or tissue

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Ascites

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Accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity

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Aura

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A premonitory awareness of an approaching mental or physical disorder, The particular sensation that precedes an epileptic seizure

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Benign

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Not recurrent or progressive; opposite of malignant

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Bilateral

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Pertaining to or affecting two sides

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Bradycardia

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Slowness of heart action

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Carcinoma

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A new or malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue

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Caudal

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Pertaining to any tail like structure; inferior in anatomical position terms

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Cerebral palsy

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A non-progressive paralysis resulting from developmental defects in the brain or trauma at birth

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Cervical

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Pertaining to the cervix

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix

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Cervicocolpitis

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Inflammation of the cervix and the vagina

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Colpitis

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Inflammation of the vagina

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Colpocele

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Hernia into the vagina

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Colpocystitis

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Inflammation of the vagina and the bladder

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Colpodynia

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Pain in the vagina

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Cryptorchism

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Testes fail to descend into the scrotum

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Cheyne-Stokes Respiration

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A common and bizarre breathing pattern characterized by a period of apnea, lasting 10 to 60 seconds followed by gradually increasing depth and frequency of respirations; seen in patients with head injuries brain tumors and stroke

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Cholecystectomy

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Excision of the gallbladder

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Cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder

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Cholecystogram

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A radiographic picture of the gallbladder

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Choledocholithiasis

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Calculi in the common bile duct

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Choledoctotomy

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A surgical incision of the common bile duct

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Cholelith

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A gall stone

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Cholelithiasis

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Formulation or presence of calculi or bile stones in the gallbladder or common bile duct; the stones may or may not cause symptoms

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Colostomy

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The opening of a portion of the colon through the abdominal wall to its outside surface; performed when it is pathologically impossible for the feces to pass through the colon and out the anus; or because the distal bowel has been surgically removed

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Congenital

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Present at birth

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Congestive heart failure

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An abnormal condition characterized by circulatory congestion caused by cardiac disorders; especially, myocardial in fraction of the ventricles

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Continents

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Used in reference to the ability to control urination and defecation

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Craniotomy

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Opening of skull and removal of a portion of it to perform brain surgeries

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Cyanosis

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Slightly bluish, grayish, or dark purple discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to lack of oxygen in the blood

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Cystocele

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A bladder hernia that protrudes into the vagina

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Cystoscope

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Instrument for interior examination of the bladder and ureter; it is introduced through the urethra into the bladder

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Cystoscopy

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Examination of the inside of the bladder with the cystoscope

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Cytology

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The science that deals with the formation, structure and function of the cells

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Cirrhosis

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Chronic disease of the liver

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Colic

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Spasm in any hollow or tubular soft organ accompanied by pain

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Corpus Luteum

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Means the yellow body. It is a structure of the ovary that results from the rupturing of a mature follicle during ovulation. This small, yellow body serves to produce hormones especially progesterone following ovulation

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Convulsion

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Paroxysms of involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations

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Carcinogenic

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Pertaining to an agent that produces cancer

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Contraindication

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Improper or imprudent use or treatment

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Diabetes Mellitus

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A chronic disorder of carbohydrate metabolism, characterized by hyperglycemia and glycosuria and resulting from an inadequate production or utilization of insulin. Symptoms: polyuria and polydipsia polyphagia weight loss fatigue slow wound healing and increased infection. The term diabetes mellitus is to differentiate the common diabetes from another rare disease called diabetes insipidus which has different mechanisms

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Diagnosis

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The term denoting name of the disease or syndrome a person has or is believed to have

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Diaphragm

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The muscular membranous partition separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities

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Distal

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Farthest from the center, from a medial line, or from the trunk; opposed to proximal

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Diastole

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The relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle

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Diuretic

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An agent that increases the secretion of urine

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Diverticulum

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A sack or pouch on the wall of a canal or Organ. E.g. bladder diverticulum

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Dorsal

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Toward the back

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Duodenectomy

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Excision of all or part of the Duodenum

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Dysmenorrhea

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Pain associated with menstruation

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Dysplasia

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Abnormal development of tissue. E.g. cervical dysplasia (abnormal cell growth in the cells lining the cervical canal predisposing it to cancer)

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Dyspnea

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Difficult breathing, sometimes accompanied by pain

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Dystocia

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Difficult labor or childbirth

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Diarrhea

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frequent passage of ununiformed, watery bowel movements

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Dyspareunia

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Occurrence of pain during sexual intercourse

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Dialation and Curettage (D&C)

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A widening of the cervical canal with a dilator and the scraping of the uterine endometrium with a curette, it is performed to secure endometrial or endocervical tissue for psychological examination to control abnormal uterine bleeding, and as a therapeutic measure for incomplete abortion, usually performed in the OR

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Diuresis

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Increased excretion of urine

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Differentiation

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The ability of a cell to carry on specialized activities

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Dysuria

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Pain with urination

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Edema

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Swelling

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Emesis

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Vomiting

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Encephalitis

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Inflammation of the brain

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Encephalocele

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Protrusion of the brain through a cranial fissure

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Endocrine

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And internal secretion; pertains to a gland that secretes directly into the bloodstream

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Endo chronologist

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A medical scientist skilled in Endo chronology

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Endoscope

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A device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing the inside of a hollow organ or cavity; this observation may be done through a natural body opening or, through a small incision

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Enteritis

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Inflammation of the intestines

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Epigastric

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Pertaining to the epigastrium

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Epistaxis

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Hemorrhage from nose; nosebleed

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Endometriosis

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A condition in which endometrial tissue occurs in various sites outside the uterus in the abdominal or pelvic cavity

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Estrogen

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Any natural or artificial substance that induces estrogenic activity

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Eclampsia

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Major just order of pregnancy that may be manifested by high blood pressure, edema, convulsions, renal dysfunction, protein in urea, and in severe cases – coma

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Etopic pregnancy

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A pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum does not reach the uterine cavity, but becomes implanted on any tissue other than the lining of the uterine cavity, most frequently in fallopian tube’s

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Episiotomy

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Incision of Perinum from the vaginal orifice, usually done to facilitate childbirth.

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Erythema

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Redness of the skin

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Evisceration

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Protrusion of internal organs through wound

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Fertilization

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Process in which an ovum becomes impregnated by spermatozoon

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Fimbriae

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Finger like process that works to propel a discharged ovum from the ovary into a fallopian tube.

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Fibroid

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Benign tumor of the uterus

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Fissure

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A cleft, or groove

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Fistual

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Abnormal channel between two organs or an internal organ and the skin. E.g. fistulas in Crohn’s disease

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Fibrosis

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The formation of fibrous tissue, usually as a reparative process

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Gangrene

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Necrosis, or death of tissue, usually due to deficient or absent blood supply

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Gasterectomy

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Surgical removal of a part or the whole of the stomach

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Gastrologist

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Physician who specializes in gastrology

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Gastroscopy

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Examination of the stomach and abdominal cavity by use of a gastroscope.

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Gout

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A complex type of arthritis caused by metabolic disturbance. It’s a cute form is marked by inflammation of the joints; joints affected maybe at any location but gout usually begins in the knee or foot

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Gravida

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Pregnant woman

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Hemangioma

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A benign tumor of dilated blood vessels

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Hematemesis

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To throw up blood

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Hematuria

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To have blood in the urine

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis of one side of the body. It occurs in patients with stroke.

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Hemiparesis

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Weakness of one side of the body. Not as severe as hemi plasia.

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Diaphoresis

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Excessive sweating

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Hemorrhage

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Abnormal, severe internal or Extertal discharge of blood

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Hemostasis

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Arrest of bleeding or circulation

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Hepatoma

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A tumor of the liver

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Hepatomegaly

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enlargement of the liver

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Hernia

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Protrusion or projection of an organ or part of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it

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Hirsutism

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Condition characterized by excessive growth of hair or the presence of hair in unusual places, especially in women

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Histologist

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An individual who specializes in the study of cells and microscopic tissues

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Hyperalgia

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Excessive sensitivity to pain

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Hyperemia

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In excess of blood in any part of the body

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Hyperemesis

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Excessive vomiting

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Hyperglycemia

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Increase in blood sugar as in diabetics

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Hyperplasia

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Excessive proliferation of normal cells in the normal tissue arrangement of an organ. E.g. endometrial hyperplasia

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Hypertension

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A condition in which the patient has a higher blood pressure then that judged to be normal

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Hypertrophy

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Increase in size of an organ or structure that does not involve tumor formation

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Hyperglycemia

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A deficiency of sugar in the blood; a condition in which the glucose in the blood is abnormally low

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Hypovolemia

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A sudden decrease in blood volume

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Hypotension

A

Decrease of systematic and diastolic blood pressure below normal

142
Q

Hysterectomy

A

Surgical removal of the uterus through the abdominal wall or through the vagina

143
Q

Hysterodynia

A

Uterine pain, also known as hysteralgia

144
Q

Hysteritis

A

Inflammation of the uterus

145
Q

Hysterotomy

A

Incision into the uterus

146
Q

Hysteroscope

A

An instrument used in the biopsy of uterine tissue

147
Q

Hypoxia

A

Absence or deficiency of oxygen in the tissues

148
Q

Hydrops

A

Edema. Hydrops fatalis… Cities, pleural effusion paracardial effusion, skin Adema in the fetus

149
Q

Hystero-oophorectomy

A

Surgical X scission of the uterus and one or both ovaries

150
Q

Hysterosalpingectomy

A

Surgical excision of the uterus and fallopian tube’s

151
Q

Ileostomy

A

Creation of a surgical passage through the abdominal wall into the ileum; the fecal material drains into a bag worn on the abdomen

152
Q

Impetigo

A

Highly contagious skin infection marked by isolated pustules small collection of pus in the epidermis which become crusted and rupture occurs principally around the mouth and nostrils

153
Q

Incontinence

A

Inability to retain urine, semen, or feces, through loss of sphincter control or because of cerebral or spinal lesions

154
Q

Inferior

A

Beneath; lower

155
Q

Insulin

A

A hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islits of Langerhands of the pancreas. It is responsible for maintaining the level of sugar in the blood

156
Q

Intercostal

A

Between the ribs

157
Q

Intravenous pyelogram

A

IVP, in which a radio opaque material is given intravenously; any blockage along the urinary tract will be readily deducted by this examination

158
Q

Intrauterine

A

Pertaining to within the uterus

159
Q

Intussuseception

A

The slipping of one part of an intestine into another part just below it

160
Q

Ischemia

A

Local and temporary deficiency of blood supply due to obstruction of the circulation to a part. Heart angia is a result of deficiency of blood supply to the heart

161
Q

Idiopathic

A

Self originated or occurring without a known cause

162
Q

Iatrogenic

A

Induced as a result of the effects of medical treatment e.g. pseudo aneurysm formation do to femoral line

163
Q

In situ

A

In a localized site; confined to one place

164
Q

Icterus

A

Jaundice

165
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Infarct

A

An area of necrosis resulting from a lack of blood supply

166
Q

Involution

A

The return of an enlarge Organ to its normal size. E.g. uterine involution after childbirth

167
Q

Jaundice

A

Yellowness of skin and whites of eyes, mucous membranes and body fluids due to deposition of bile pigment resulting from excess Billy Rubin in the blood

168
Q

Jejunectomy

A

Excision of part or all of the jejunum

169
Q

Laparoscope

A

An endoscope designed to permit visual examination of the peritoneal cavity

170
Q

Laparoscopy

A

Abdominal exploration employing a type of endoscope called a laparascope

171
Q

Lateral

A

Pertaining to the side.

172
Q

Leukemia

A

A chronic or acute disease of unregulated clonal proliferation of the stem cells of the blood forming tissues

173
Q

Lithiasis

A

Formulation of calculi and concretions

174
Q

Leukocyte

A

A white corpuscle

175
Q

Lipoma

A

A fatty tumor; it is frequently found in multiple, but is not malignant.

176
Q

Lithotripsy

A

Crushing of a calculus in the bladder or urethra

177
Q

Lithotomy

A

Incision of a duct or organ usually the common bile duct or bladder for removal of a calculus

178
Q

Malignant

A

Growing worse; resisting treatment, said of cancerous growth; tending or threatening to produce death; harmful

179
Q

Mammography

A

Use of radiography of the breast to diagnose breast cancer

180
Q

Medial

A

Pertaining to the middle; near the medial plane

181
Q

Menopause

A

That. Which marks the permanent cessation of menstrual activity; usually begins between the age of 45 and 55.

182
Q

Menorragia

A

Excessive bleeding at the time of the menstrual period, either in number of days or amount of blood, or both

183
Q

Multigravida

A

A woman who has been pregnant two or three times may be written as gravida II or III etc. according to the number of pregnancies

184
Q

Multipara

A

A woman who has born more than one viable fetus of greater than 24 weeks of gestation whether or not the offspring were alive at birth (may be written as para two or para three) and so on according to the number of deliveries

185
Q

Metromalcia

A

Softening of the uterus

186
Q

Myometrium

A

Muscular wall of the uterus

187
Q

Metrocarcinoma

A

Uterine carcinoma

188
Q

Menarche

A

Initial menstrual period

189
Q

Mittelschmerz

A

Abdominal pain that occurs midway between the menstrual periods at ovulation

190
Q

Nausea

A

Unpleasant sensation usually precedes vomiting

191
Q

Necrosis

A

Death of areas of tissue or bone surrounded by healthy parts due to infection, toxins, or trauma

192
Q

Neonatal

A

Concerning the first 4 to 6 weeks after birth

193
Q

Neoplasm

A

A new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor or growth; it serves no useful function, but grows at the expense of the healthy organism

194
Q

Nephritis

A

Inflammation of the kidney

195
Q

Nephrolith

A

A stone or calculus in the kidney

196
Q

Nephrolithiasis

A

The presence of calculi in the kidney

197
Q

Nephromegaly

A

Enlargement of one or both kidneys

198
Q

Nephrons

A

The structural and functional unit of the kidney

199
Q

Nephropathy

A

Disease of the kidney

200
Q

Nephrectomy

A

Removal of a kidney

201
Q

Nosocomial

A

Anything that occurs within the healthcare environment e.g. MERSA

202
Q

Neurologist

A

A specialist in diseases of the nervous system

203
Q

Nocturia

A

Urination, especially excessive, during the night

204
Q

Oliguria

A

Diminished amount of urine formation

205
Q

Oophorectomy

A

Excision of an ovary

206
Q

Oophoritis

A

Inflamed condition of an ovary

207
Q

Oophoroma

A

Ovarian tumor

208
Q

Ovaritis

A

Inflammation of an ovary

209
Q

Ovarectomy

A

Excision of an ovary

210
Q

Oogenesis

A

Formation of the ovum

211
Q

Orchidectomy

A

Surgical excision of a testicle

212
Q

Orchidopexy

A

surgical fixation of a testicle – used for occasions of cryptorchidism

213
Q

Orchioplasty

A

Surgical repair of a testicle. Post Squirtle drama and rupture of a teste

214
Q

Orchiotomy

A

incision into a testicle

215
Q

Orchitis

A

Inflammation of a testicle

216
Q

Pancreas

A

A flat Oregon located posterior and slightly inferior to the stomach

217
Q

Pancreatoectomy

A

Excision of part or all of the pancreas

218
Q

Para

A

A woman who has produced a viable young regardless of whether or not the child was living at birth, numerals are used to designate the number of pregnancies that have resulted in the birth of viable offspring as para zero no para para one para 11 etc.

219
Q

Parturition

A

Act of giving birth

220
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Pelvic inflammatory disease

A

Ascending infection from the vagina or cervix into the uterus, fallopian tube’s, and broad ligament

221
Q

Phlebotomy

A

Incision of a vein to with draw blood

222
Q

Pneumonectomy

A

Excision of the lung tissue, of an entire long, or less or of a single lobe

223
Q

Pneumonia

A

Inflammation of the lungs primarily caused by bacteria, viruses, and chemical irritants

224
Q

Polyp

A

A tumor with a pedicle

225
Q

Polyuria

A

Excessive secretion and discharge of urine

226
Q

Posterioanterior

A

Term indicating the flow or movement from back to front

227
Q

Postprandial

A

Following a meal

228
Q

Premenstrual syndrome

A

A syndrome that occurs several days prior to the onset of menstruation and ends a short time after the onset of menstruation

229
Q

Prenatal

A

Before birth

230
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Primigravida

A

A woman during her first pregnancy

231
Q

Primipara

A

A woman who has given birth for the first time

232
Q

Progesterone

A

A steroid hormone obtain from the corpus luteum and placenta

233
Q

Proximal

A

Nearest to the point of attachment, center of the body; opposite of distal

234
Q

Pruritus

A

Severe itching; maybe a symptom of a disease process such as allergic response, or maybe due to emotional factors

235
Q

Pyelogram

A

A rotogenogram of the uterus and renal pelvis

236
Q

Pyelonephritis

A

Inflammation of kidneys substance and Pelvis

237
Q

Pyorrhea

A

A discharge of purulent matter- eg periodontitis

238
Q

Pyuria

A

Pus in the urine; evidence of renal disease

239
Q

Perineum

A

X ternal region between the vulva and anus

240
Q

Peristalsis

A

A progressive wave like movement that occurs in voluntarily in hollow tubes of the body, especially the alimentary canal the G.I. tract and the fallopian tube’s

241
Q

Paraplegia

A

Paralysis of the lower portion of the trunk and both legs due to spinal injury

242
Q

Palliative

A

Treatment that eliminates the symptoms but does not affect the cause of the symptoms

243
Q

Ptosis

A

Drooping or prolapse of an organ or part. Usually, refers to drooping of the upper eyelids

244
Q

Purulent

A

Containing pus

245
Q

Pyrexia

A

Fever

246
Q

Parenteral

A

Any route of drug administration other than via the gastrointestinal system e.g. injections

247
Q

Quadriplegia

A

Paralysis of all four extremities and usually the trunk

248
Q

Radiologist

A

A physician who practices diagnosis and treatment by use of radiant energy

249
Q

Radiology

A

The branch of medicine concerned with radioactive substances, including x-rays, radioactive isotopes, and ionizing radiation’s

250
Q

Renal

A

Pertaining to the kidney

251
Q

Reproductive

A

Concerning, or employed in, reproduction

252
Q

Salpingitis

A

Inflammation of the fallopian tube

253
Q

Salpingectomy

A

Excision of the fallopian tube

254
Q

Salpingo-oophorectomy

A

Surgical excision of an ovary and a fallopian tube

255
Q

Spermatozoon

A

Mature male sex or germ cell

256
Q

Scoliosis

A

Lateral curvature of the spine; usually consists of two curves, the original abnormal curve and a content station curve in the opposite direction

257
Q

Systole

A

That part of the heart cycle in which the heart is in contraction

258
Q

Superior

A

Higher than; situated above something else

259
Q

Shunt

A

Passage between two blood vessels or between two sides of the heart

260
Q

Tachycardia

A

Unusually rapid heart beat, usually defined as a heart rate over 100 bpm in adult

261
Q

Testopathy

A

Any disease of the testicles

262
Q

Testosterone

A

And androgen isolated from the testes of a number of animals including humans and considered to be the principal testicular hormone produced in men

263
Q

Thoracentesis

A

Surgical puncture of the chest wall for removal of fluids, usually done by using a large bore needle

264
Q

Thoracic

A

Pertaining to the chest or thorax

265
Q

Thoracotomy

A

Surgical incision of the chest wall

266
Q

Tracheostomy

A

Creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck, with the insertion of an indwelling tube to facilitate passage or air evacuation of secretions; the procedure maybe an emergency measure or an elective one

267
Q

Torsion

A

Twisting, any organ that moves freely can become twisted

268
Q

Uterocele

A

Cystlike dilation of the ureter near its opening into the bladder; usually a result of congenital stenosis of ureter orifice

269
Q

Uterolithiasis

A

Development of calculus in the ureter

270
Q

Uteroliths

A

A stone or calculi in the ureter

271
Q

Urinary

A

Pertaining to, secreting, or containing urine

272
Q

Urologist

A

A physician who specializes in the practice of urology

273
Q

Urology

A

The branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes and the genital tract in the male

274
Q

Uterocele

A

Hernia containing the uterus

275
Q

Uteroplasty

A

Surgical repair of the uterus

276
Q

Utero scope

A

An instrument for viewing the uterine cavity a.k.a. hysteroscope

277
Q

Uterine Adnexia

A

Refers to the ovaries and fallopian tubes

278
Q

Varicose veins

A

Enlarged, twisted superficial veins; may occur in almost any part of the body but are commonly observed in the lower extremities and in the esophagus

279
Q

Ventral

A

Pertaining to the Belly, opposite of dorsal

280
Q

Vertigo

A

The sensation of the moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person; it is the result of disturbance of equilibratory apparatus

281
Q

Vesicle

A

Small sack containing fluid; a blister like small elevation on the skin containing Serous fluid e.g. chickenpox

282
Q

Volvulus

A

A twisting of the bowel upon its self causing obstruction; a prolapsed mesentary is the predisposing cause, usually occurs at sigmoid and ileocecal areas of intestines

283
Q

Vaginitis

A

Inflammation of the vagina

284
Q

Zygote

A

The fertilized ovum

285
Q

Micturition

A

Voiding, urination

286
Q

Diaphoresis

A

Excessive sweating

Patient Care Practice Test #1 basic med term (14 decks)

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