Exam 1 - unknowns Flashcards
1
Q
etio
A
cause
2
Q
neoplastic
A
“new formation”
3
Q
sequelae
A
a complication, literally “something that follows after”
4
Q
adhesion
A
abnormal fibrous band that forms, usually after surgery
5
Q
edema
A
abnormal fluid accumulation (non belly)
6
Q
acites
A
abnormal fluid accumulation in the belly
7
Q
gangrene
A
death and decay of tissue from circulatory disruption
8
Q
peritonitis
A
swelling of the abdominal cavity lining
9
Q
sepsis
A
putrification; decay; from microorganisms in the bloodstream
10
Q
suppuration
A
the production of pus
11
Q
ablation
A
the removal of a part, function, or pathway through any means
12
Q
anastomotosis
A
creating a passageway between two parts of a structure
13
Q
curettage
A
to scrape with a curette
14
Q
adip/o
A
fat
15
Q
lip/o
A
fat
16
Q
steat/o
A
fat
17
Q
cutane/o
A
skin
18
Q
hidr/o
A
sweat
