Exam 5 Flashcards
Acne
Pin-point inflammation of sebaceous glands
Acneiform
Resembling acne
Alopecia
Loss of hair
Bullous
Characterized by large blisters
Cicatricial
New tissue that covers an injury and then scars
Comedones
Thickened sebaceous secretion in a skin pore; “blackhead”
Cuticular
Pertaining to the epidermis
Cutaneous
Pertaining to or affecting the skin
Dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
DTM
Dermatophyte Test Medium
Eschar
Crusting scab from a burn
Furuncle
Abscess of a hair follicle; boil
Hirsutism
Excessive hairiness
Ichythyosis
Abnormal, increased scaling condition of skin
Leprosy
Infectious disfiguring disease of the skin, affecting nerves and nasal mucosa
Stratum Lucidum
Clear layer of cells in the epidermis
Nevus
Congenital anomaly of skin, including moles
Papule
Small, rounded, solid elevation of the skin
Pemphigus
Autoimmune blistering skin disease
Phrynoderma
Follicular hyperkeratosis caused by vitamin A deficiency
Piloerection
Hair-raising; Goose-bumps in humans
Pityriasis
Diseases causing scaling of bran-like skin flakes
Pruritus
Itching
Psoriasis
Noninfectious reddish skin patches and silver scales
Rhytidoplasty
Surgical wrinkle removal (face lift)
Scabies
Itchy, scaly skin disease caused by mites
Squamous
Formed of scales
Desquamate
To shed, peel or come off as scales
Distichia
Additional row of eyelashes
Trichophyton
Fungus infection of hair, ringworm organisms
Trichobezoar
Hairball in the digestive tract
Variola
Poxvirus that causes speckled appearance, small pox
Verrucous
Pertaining to or like a wart
Xeroderma
Dry skin
Xerosis
Abnormal dryness of skin or eyes
Apnea
No breathing
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Addison’s Disease
Hypoadrenocorticism
ADH
Antidiuretic Hormone
Azoospermia
Failure to produce live sperm
Balanoposthitis
Inflammation of the penis and sheath
Blastula
Single layer of cells lining a hollow center
CL
Corpus Luteum
Clitoris
Tissue that becomes the penis in males
Craniopagus
Twins joined at the head
Cushing’s Disease
Hyperadrenocorticism
Eclampsia
Toxic pregnancy syndrome that can cause convulsions
Ectrodactylism
Congenital absence of fingers or toes
Endometritis
Inflammation of the inner lining of the uterus
Episiotomy
Incision into the perineum and vulva
FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Genetic
Pertaining to origins (genes)
Genital
Pertaining to the reproductive system
Genotype
Sum of genetic makeup
GH
Growth Hormone
Glucagon
Hormone that drives sweetness (breaks glycogen into glucose)
Glucose
Blood sugar
Glucosuria
Sweet urine
Gonad
Sex gland that produces gametes, reproduction cells
Gonadotropin
Stimulus for growth and activity of gonads
Grave’s Disease
Hyperthyroidism
GTT
Glucose Tolerance Test
GYN
Gynecology
Hashimoto’s Disease
Hypothyroidism
hCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Insulin
Hormone from pancreatic islets (islands)
Intersex/Hermaphroditism
Having male and female parts
Iodothyronine
Amino acid with iodine that is a precursor to thyroid hormone
LH
Luteinizing Hormone
Mammary
Pertaining to the breast
Mammogram
Diagnostic image of the brease
Mastitis
Surgical removal of the breast
MSH
Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone
OB
Obstetrics
Oocyte
Immature egg
Oophoritis
Inflammation of an ovary
Orchialgia
Pain in the testicle
Orchiectomy
Surgical removal of a testicle (castration)
Osteoblast
Bone forming cell
Ovariohysterectomy
Surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus (spay)
Ovariorrhexis
Rupture of an ovary
Ovary
Gonads produce this in females
Ovum
Mature egg
Paraurethral Gland
Tissue that becomes the prostate in males
Penis
Male reproduction genetalia
Phallic
Pertaining to the penis
Phenotype
Physical appearance of an individual
Pituitary
Gland where ancients thought spit came
PRL
Prolactin
Prostate
Gland that releases prostatic fluid
Prostatomegaly
Enlargement of the prostate gland
PTH
Parathyroid Hormone
Pygopagus
Twins joined at the sacrum
RIA
Radioimmunoassay
Scrotoplasty
Reconstructive surgery of the scrotum
Scrotum
Skin pouch for testes
Seminiferous
Containing, conveying, or producing semen
Spermatic
Relating to sperm
Spermatozoa
Mature male gamete, sperm cell
T3 and T4
Thyroid hormones
Testicle
Gland that produces sperm and male sex hormone (testosterone)
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Uterus
Tissue that becomes the prostatic utricle in males
Vas Deferens
Duct that transports sperm from the testicles to the urethra
Virility
Masculine vigor and potency
Vulva
Tissue that becomes the scrotum in males
Myasthenia
Muscular debility
Aura
Symptoms or signs before a seizure
C
Cervical
CNS
Central Nervous System
Convulsion
Violent involuntary spasm of voluntary muscles
CSF
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CVA
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
EEG
Electroencephalogram
EMG
Electromyogram
Encephalomyelitis
Inflammation of the brain and the spinal cord
Epilepsy
Repeated seizures (convulsions)
Oligodendroglia
Supporting cells for nerves that produce myelin
Ictus
Middle portion of a seizure
Post-ictal
Immediate recovery period from a seizure
LMN
Lower Motor Neuron
Paraparesis
Partial paralysis of the lower extremities
Polyradiculoneuritis
Inflammation of many nerve roots
S
Sacral
Seizure
Sudden attack
T
Thoracic
UMN
Upper Motor Neuron
Acoustic
Pertaining to the sense of hearing
Amblyopia
Dimness of vision without apparent disease
BAER
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response
Ciliary
Pertaining to or resembling eyelashes
Cilia
Hairlike structures
Cochlea
Spiral structure of inner ear; hearing apparatus
Corectopia
Pupil that is not in the center of the iris
Corneum
Outer portion of the epidermis containing cornified (horny) cells without nuclei
Cornea
Transparent portion of the outer coat of the eyeball
Echocardiograph
Ultrasound image of the heart
ERG
Electroretinogram
IOP
Intraocular Pressure
KCS
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)
Cataract
Opacity of the lens
Keratoconjunctivitis
Inflammation of the cornea and the surrounding mucous membranes of the eye
Keratome
Instrument for incising the cornea
Lacrimation
Discharge of tears
Lacrimal
Pertaining to the organs that secrete tears
Logaditis
Inflammation of the sclera
Myringotomy
Surgical incision of the ear drum
Oculomotor
Movements of the eye (also the III cranial nerve)
Opthalmoscope
Instrument used to examine the eye
Myopia
Near-sightedness
Optometrist
Specialist in the measurement of vision
Otoscope
Instrument for inspecting the ear
Heterophoria
Failure of the eyes to remain aligned after a stimulus ends
Exophoria
Deviation of an eye laterally toward temple
Hypophoria
Deviation of an eye downward below the other
Photosensitive
Easily irritated by light
Pupillary
Pertaining to the opening at the center of the iris
Scotoma
Area of lost or depressed vision in visual field
Sonogram
Record or display of an ultrasonic sound
Esotropia
Inward deviation of the non-fixing eye
Exotropia
Outward deviation of the non-fixing eye
Tympanium
Ear drum
Uvea
Collective for iris, ciliary body, and choroid
Vitreous
Transparent gelatinous fluid behind lens of eye
ACT
Activated Clotting Time
A-G
Albumen-Globulin
AIHA
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
CBC
Complete Blood Cell Count
Contusion
Bruise
Dyscrasia
Bad mixture of blood
DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
diff
Differential WBC Count
EDTA
Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid
Lipemia
Fat in the blood
ESR
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
FDP
Fibrin Degradation Product
Hb
Hemoglobin
Hct
Hematocrit; Packed RBC Volume
hpf
High Power Field
lpf
Low Power Field
MCH
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin
MCHC
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration
MCV
Mean Corpuscular Volume
nRBC
Nucleated Red Blood Cell
Plasmapheresis
Removal of plasma and return of RBC’s to donor
Phlebotomy
Opening a vein by incision or puncture
PMN
Polymorphonuclear
PT
Prothrombin Time
PTT
Partial Thromboplastin Time
Sed Rate
Sedimentation Rate (of RBCs)
Thrombocyte
Blood platelet; initiates clotting
TP
Total Protein
Cerebrum
Main hemisphere of the brain
Cerebrospinal
Relating to the brain and spinal cord
Auscultate
To examine by listening
Presbyopia
Far-sightedness
Retina
Innermost coat of the eyeball behind the lens
Strabismus
Misalignment of the direction of the eyes
Tinnitis
Ringing sensation in the ears
Embolism
Occlusion of an artery by a clot or air bubble
Electrophoresis
Movement of particles in solution toward an electric charge
RBC
Red Blood Cell
WBC
White Blood Cell
Acariasis
Mite infestation
Cryptococcosis
Fungal infection of the nasal passages, brain, and skin that is hidden in a thick capsule
Flagella
Whip-like appendage on a free cell
Fomite
Inanimate object that can transmit disease
Fulminant
Sudden, with great intensity
Fungus
Chlorophyll-free, spore-forming plants
Hirudo
Genus of medical leeches
Larva
Feeding worm-like stage of insect development
Mycology
Study of fungi
Nit
Louse egg
Parasite
Organism that lives on or in a host for food
Paratenic
Transport host
Pupa
Non-feeding, encased stage of insect development
Scolex
End of a tapeworm with suckers or hooks that generates the rest of the worm
TAT
Tetanus Antitoxin
Tetanus
Continuous muscular contraction caused by a bacterial toxin
Typhus
Rickettsial disease caused by lice and fleas (once called “camp fever”)
Vermicide
Drug that kills parasitic worms
Alk Phos
Alkaline Phosphatase
SAP
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase
ALT
Alanine Aminotransferase
AST
Asparate Aminotransferase
CDC
Center for Disease Control
CPC
Clinicopathological Conference
ELISA
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
EM
Electron Microscopy
FUO
Fever of Unknown Origin
H&E
Hematoxylin and Eosin Stain
HDL
High Density Lipoprotein
IFA
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Ig
Immunoglobulin
IHA
Indirect Hemagglutination
LDH
Lactic Dehydrogenase
LDL
Low Density Lipoprotein
NCI
National Cancer Institute
NIH
National Institutes of Health
PM
Post Mortem
RMSF
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
TNM
Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis
TNTC
Too Numerous To Count
WHO
World Health Organization
WNL
Within Normal Limits
ac
Ante Cibum (Before Meals)
ACD
Acid-Citrate-Dextrose Solution
ad
Auris Dextra (Right Ear)
Ad Lib
Ad Libitum (As Much As Desired)
al OR as
Auris Laeva, Auris Sinistra (Left Ear)
aq ad
Aquam Ad (Add Water)
au
Aures Unitas (Both Ears)
bid
Bis in Die (Twice Per Day)
BNDD
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
BSA
Body Surface Area
cal
Calorie
cap
Capsule
cc
Cubic Centimeter (Same as an mL)
D5W
5% Dextrose in Water
DEA
Drug Enforcement Administration
FDA
Food and Drug Administration
fl oz
Fluid Ounce
gt, gtt
Gutta (Drop, Drops)
IC
Intracardiac
IP
Intraperitoneal
kg
Kilogram
l or L
Liter
LRS
Lactated Ringer’s Solution
MAO
Monoamine Oxidase
mEq
Milliequivalent
MIC
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
NPO
Non Per Os (Nothing by Mouth)
NSAID
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
od
Right Eye
os
Left Eye
OTC
Over the Counter
pc
Post Cibum (After Meals)
PDR
Physicians Desk Reference
po
Per Os (By Mouth)
ppm
Parts Per Million
prn
Pro Re Nata (As Needed)
PSS
Physiologic Saline Solution
PZI
Protamine Zinc Insulin
q
Every (Ex: q8h, q12h)
qid
Four Times Per Day
qns
Quantity Not Sufficient
qod
Every Other Day
sid
Once Per Day
sig
Signatur (“Let it be written”… Patient Instructions)
tab
Tablet
tid
Ter in Die (Three Times Per Day)
ung
Unguentum (Ointment)
USP
United States Pharmacopeia
w/v
Weight per Volume
Helminth
Parasitic worm
Schistosomiasis
Disease from a type of fluke
Microscope
Instrument for looking at small objects
Virus
Disease in which RNA or DNA must replicate in hose cells
IM
Intramuscular
mg
Milligram
ml or mL
Milliliter (same as cc)
SC or SQ
Subcutaneous
Mastectomy
Surgical removal of the breast
