Complete medical terminology Flashcards
Anisarca
total body swelling
Fundus
The bottom aperture of the internal surface of a hollow organ; often referring to the uterus or eye
Os
any body orifice
Polydipsia
Persistent thirst or frequent drinking of liquids; possibly indicative of DM
Sepsis
Infection of the blood
Avulsion
forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Crepitus
crackling or grating sound usually of bones
Effusion
escape of fluid into a cavity
Hemangioma
tumor consisting of blood vessels
Stellate
star-shaped, radiating from the center
Acute on chronic
new exacerbation of a chronic condition
Fluctuating
symptoms that are always present but changing in severity, never fully resolving
Paroxysmal
occasional, sporadic, transient
Transient
resolving spontaneously after onset
Articulation
connection between bones; joint