English Vocabulary Flashcards
Aboral
In biology, aboral surfaces are surfaces away from or opposite the mouth. The term is a compound of the Latin preposition ā, a, abs, meaning from or away from and the noun ōs, ōris n., meaning mouth. It is also the opposite of oral which is the end containing the mouth of a radially symmetrical animal.
Triturate
Verb Grind to a fine powder. Chew or grind (food) thoroughly. Synonyms pulverize - crush - grind - powder
BUN (medical abbreviation)
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Ambivalence
mixed feelings or emotions.
Viremic
The presence of virus in blood.
choledocholithiasis
If gallstones migrate into the ducts of the biliary tract, the condition is referred to as choledocholithiasis, from the Greek chol- (bile) + docho- (duct) + lith- (stone) + iasis- (process)
ERCP
Endoscopic Retrograd CholangioPancreaticography
Polypectomy
the medical term for the removal of a polyp
Refractory
Stubborn or unmanageable.
Palliate neoplasms
MAke neoplasms less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause…
Cholangitis
chol-, bile
ang-, vessel
itis-, inflammation)
An infection of the bile duct (cholangitis).
Achalasia
An esophegal motility disorder characterized by.
1. incomplete LES relaxation
2. increased LES tone
3. lack of peristalsis of the esophagus (inability of smooth muscle to move food down the esophagus)…
…in the absence of other explanations like cancer or fibrosis.
Enema
A procedure in which liquid or gas is injected into the rectum, typically to expel its contents, but also to introduce drugs or permit…
Plethora
- An excess of.
2. An excess of a bodily fluid, particularly blood
GERD
Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
Protracted
Adjective: Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Synonyms: prolonged - long - extended - lengthy - long-drawn
Insidious
Adjective:
1. Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects: “the insidious effects of stress”.
2. Treacherous; crafty: “an insidious alliance”.
Synonyms
sly - treacherous - guileful - crafty - perfidious
Protean
Adjective
1. Tending or able to change frequently or easily.
2. Able to do many different things; versatile.
Synonyms
changeable - inconstant - fickle
Ectasia
dilatation or distension of a hollow organ.
Lacteal
a lymphatic capillary that absorbs dietary fats in the villi of the small intestine.
Telangiectasia
small dilated blood vessels[1] near the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, measuring between 0.5 and 1 millimeter in diameter.
Methotrexate, MTX
an antimetabolite and antifolate drug.
Cancer, Autoimmune disorders (RA, psoriasis, Crohn’s Disease) and Abortion.
Topical
Adjective: (of a subject) Of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events.
Noun: A postage stamp forming part of a set or collection with designs connected with the same subject.
Synonyms: local - topic - current - actual - regional - thematic
Azathioprine (AZA)
Immunosuppressive drug (purine metabolite, inhibits enzyme required for DNA-synthesis) used in liver/kidney transplants and auto-immune disease. Most widely used drug to maintain CD-remission. Hypersensitivity due to TPMT-variations (metabolizes AZA) -> BoneMarrowDeficiency.
