diagnosis and treatment Flashcards by Salgado Hernández Emilia

loss of the ability to feel pain, as by administration of a drug

anesthesia

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listening for sounds within the body, usually within the chest or abdomen

auscultation

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removal of a small amount of tissue for microscopic examination

biopsy

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destruction of tissue by a damaging agent, such a harmful chemical, heat, or electric current (electrocautery); cauterization

cautery

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the use of chemicals to treat disease

chemotherapy

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removal by cutting

excision

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the process of determining the cause and nature of an illness

diagnosis

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an instrument for examining the inside of an organ or cavity through a body opening or small incision:

endoscope

most endoscopes use fibertopics for viewing

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holding or fastening a structure in a fixed position

fixation

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a method for evaluating a tumor based on microscopic examination of the cells

grading

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a cut, as for surgery, also the act of cutting

incision

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treatment that involves stimulation or suppression of the inmune system, either specifically or nonspecifically

inmunotherapy

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visual examination of the body

inspection

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instrument used for examining the ears

otoscope

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an instrument for examining the interior of the eye

ophthalmoscope

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providing relief but not cure; s treatment that provides such relief

palliative

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a device that transforms light into a beam of intense heat and power; used for surgery and diagnosis

laser

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to unite parts by stitching them together; also the thread or other material used in that process or the seam formed by surgical stitching

suture

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examining by placing the hands or fingers on the surface of the body to determine such characteristics as texture, temperature, movement, and consistency

palpation

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an instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body

stethoscope

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any evidence of disease; sometimes limited to subjective evidence of disease, an experienced by the individual, such as pain, dizziness, weakness

symptom

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a method for treating disease or injury by manual operations

surgery

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treatment; intervention

therapy

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an ancient chinese method of inserting thin needles into the body at specific points to relieve pain, induce anesthesia, or promote healing: similar effects can be obtained by using firm finger pressure at the surface of the body in the technique of acupressure

acupuncture

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a method for learning control of involuntary physiologic responses by using electronic devices to monitor bodily changes and feel this information back to a person

biofeedback

a science that stresses the condition of the nervous system in diagnosis and treatment of disease; often, the spine is manipulated to correct misalignment; most patients consult for musculoskeletal pain and headaches

chiropractic

a philosophy of treating disease by administering drugs in highly diluted form along with promoting healthy life habits and a healthy environment

homeopathy

a therapeutic philosophy of helping people to heal themselves by developing healthy lifestyles, naturopaths may use some of the methods of conventional medicine

naturopathy

a system of therapy based on the theory that the body can overcome disease when it has a normal structure, a favorable environment, and proper nutrition;____________ use standard medical practices for diagnosis and treatment but stress the identification and correction of faulty body structure

osteopathy

enlargement of the ends of the fingers and toes because of growth of the soft tissue around the nails; seen in a variety of disease, especially lung and heart disease

clubbing

acute abdominal pain associated with smooth muscle spasms

colic

bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen

cyanosis

profuse sweating

diaphoresis

a feeling of discomfort or uneasiness, often indicative of infection

malaise

pertaining to or occurring at night

nocturnal

paleness; lack of color

pallor

a symptom indicating an approaching disease

prodrome

a sound, usually abnormal, heard in auscultation

bruit

a lasting effect of a disease

sequela

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

alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

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

syncope

the expression or appearance of the face

facies

pertaining to fever

febrile

the branch of medicine concerned with the use of radioactive substances (radionuclides) for diagnosis, therapy, and research

nuclear medicine

the branch of medicine that uses radiation, such as x-rays, in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

radiology

a group of signs and symptoms that together characterize a disease condition

syndrome

an instrument for examining a canal

speculum

a thin tube that can be passed into the body; used to remove fluids from or introduce fluids into a body cavity

catheter

the introduction of fluid into the body, other than orally, as into the rectum or abdominal cavity; also refers to the solution thus used

clysis

the washing out of a cavity; irrigation

lavage

a salt (NaCl) solution compatible with living cells; also called physiologic saline solution (PSS)

normal saline solution (NSS)

prevention of disease

prophylaxis

puncture of a cavity for removal of fluid

paracentesis

device for allowing matter to escape from a wound or cavity; common types included Penrose (cigarette), T-tube, Jackson -Pratt (J-P), and Hemovac

drain

a tie or bandage: the process of binding or tying (also called ____)

ligature

partial excision of a structure

resection

in surgery, the joinging of tissue by using wire staples that are pushed through the tissue and then bent

stapling

one who specializes in surgery

surgeon

standing erect. facing forward, arms at sides, palms forward, legs parellel, toes pointed forward

anatomical position

lying down, specifically according to the part of the body resting on a flat surface, as in left or right lateral decubitus, or dorsal or ventral decubitus

decubitus position

on back, with legs bent and separated, feet flat

dorsal recumbent position

on back, head of bed raised about 18 inches, knees elevated

fowler position

prone with the buttocks raised

kraske (Jackknife) position

on knees, head and upper chest on table, arms crossed above head

knee-chest position

on the side with one leg flexed, arm position may vary

lateral recumbent position

on left side, right leg drawn up high and forward, left arm along back, chest forward resting on bed

sims position

on back, legs flexed on abdomen, thighs apart

lithotomy position

lying face down

prone

lying face up

supine

on back with head lowered by tilting bed back at 45° angle

trendelenburg position