Exam #6: Chapter 5 Flashcards
Anesthesiology
Administration of agents capable of brining about a loss of sensation
Dermatology
Diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders
Emergency medicine
Care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action
Family practice
Primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis
Internal medicine
Diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults
Ophthalmology
Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders
Pathology
Diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease
Pediatrics
Diagnosis and treatment of children’s disorders
Psychiatry
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind
Radiology
Diagnosis using X-rays studies, including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Surgery
Treatment by manual or operative methods
Allergist
Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
Anesthesiologist
Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures
Cardiologist
Treatment of heart disease
Cardiovascular surgeon
Surgery on the heart and blood vessels
Colorectal surgeon
Surgery on the colon and rectum
Dermatologist
Treatment of skin disorders
Emergency practitioner
Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting
Endocrinologist
Treatment of endocrine gland disorders
Family practitioner
Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis
Gastroenterologist
Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
Geriatrician
Treatment of diseases of old age
Gynecologist
Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system
Hematologist
Treatment of blood disorders
Hospitalist
General medical care of hospitalized patients
Infectious disease specialist
Treatment of diseases caused caused by micro organisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses, etc)
Internist
Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting
Nephrologist
Treatment of kidney disease
Neurologist
Treatment of nerve disorders
Neurosurgeon
Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Obstetrician
Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
Oncologist
Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors
Ophthalmologist
Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
Orthopedist
Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions
Otolaryngologist
Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders
Pathologist
Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
Pediatrician
Treatment of diseases of children
Physiatrist
Treatment to restore function after injury or illness: physics medicine and rehabilitation specialist
Psychiatrist
Treatment of mental disorders
Pulmonologist
Treatment of lung diseases
Radiologist
Examination of X-rays images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies
Radiation oncologist
Treatment of disease with high energy radiation
Radiation oncologist
Treatment of disease with high energy radiation
Rheumatologist
Treatment of systematic diseases affecting joints and muscles
Thoracic surgeon
Surgery on chest organs
Urologist
Surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of make reproductive disorders
Cardi/o
Heart
Col/o
Colon
Dermat/o
Skin
Endocrin/o
Endocrine
Enter/o
Intestines
Esthesi/o
Sensation
Gastr/o
Stomach
Ger/o
Old age
Gynec/o
Woman, female
Hemat/o
Blood
iatr/o
Treatment
Laryng/o
Voice box
Lymph/o
Lymph
Nephr/o
Kidney
Neur/o
Nerve
Nos/o
Disease
Obstetr/o
Midwife
Odont/o
Tooth
Onc/o
Tumor
Ophthalm/o
Eye
Opt/o
Eye
Optic/o
Eye
Orth/o
Straight
Ot/o
Ear
Path/o
Disease
Periodonist
Gums
Endodontist
Root canal therapy
Pedodontist
Children
Prosthodontist
Replacement of missing teeth with artificial appliances
Ped/o
Child
Psych/o
Mind
Pulmon/o
Lung
Radi/o
X-rays
Rect/o
Rectum
Rect/o
Rectum
Rheumat/o
Flow, fluid
Rhin/o
Nose
Thorac/o
Chest
Ur/o
Urinary tract
Vascul/o
Blood vessels
Acute myocardial ischemia
Sudden decrease in blood flow to the heart muscle
Angina
Sharp pain in the chest resulting from a decrease in blood supply to heart muscle
Antiarrhythmic
Pertaining to a drug that works against or prevents abnormal heartbeats
Anticoagulant
Drug that prevents clotting
Coronary angiogram
Xray record of blood vessels surrounding the heart
Diuretic
Drug that causes kidneys to allow more fluid as urine to leave the body
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Myocardial infarction
Death of tissue in heart muscle; also known as a heart attack
Nitroglycerin
Drug that relaxes muscles and opens blood vessels
Spasm
Involuntary, sudden muscle contraction
Stent
Tube inserted into an artery, blood vessel, or duct to keep it open
Ventricular arrhythmia
Abnormal heart rhythm originating in the lower chambers of the heart
Anemic
Pertaining to anemia
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstrual flow
Fibroid
Benign growths of the muscle tissue in the uterus
Hysterectomy
Excision of the uterus
Leiomyoma
Benign tumor derived from smooth muscle; often of the uterus
Menorrhagia
Excessive bleeding from the uterus during the time of menstruation
Pelvic ultrasound
Recording (imaging) of sound waves as they impact organs in the region of the hip.
Sonogram
Record of sound waves after they bounce off organs in the body ; an ultrasound or echogram
Chemotherapy
Treatment with drugs; used in the treatment of cancer
Diagnosis
Complete knowledge of patient’s condition
Fatigue
State of exhaustion or loss of strength
Hepatic
Pertaining to the liver
Hodgkin lymphoma
Malignant tumor of lymph nodes
Lymphadenopathy
Disease of lymph nodes
Mediastinal
Pertaining to the media sternum
MRI
Image of the body with magnetic and radio waves
Needle biopsy
Removal of living tissue for microscopic examination by inserting a hollow needle through the skin
Prognosis
Prediction that forecasts the outcome of treatment
Radiotherapy
Treatment of disease (cancer) with high energy X-rays or particles such as photons and protons
Dysuria
Painful or difficult urination
Hematuria
Abnormal condition of blood in the urine
Lithotripsy
Process of crushing a stone in the urinary tract using ultrasonic vibrations
Renal calculus
Kidney stone
Ureter
One of two tubes that lead from the kidney to the urinary bladder
Abdominal
Pertaining to the abdomen
Anemic
Pertaining to anemia (deficient of low blood cells)
Barium
Substance used as a radiopaque (X-rays cannot pass through it) contrast medium for X-ray examination of the digestive tract
Dyspepsia
Painful digestion
Gastrectomy
Excision or removal of the stomach
Gastroscopy
Visual examination of the stomach
Hematemesis
Vomiting of blood
Peptic ulcer
Open sore that develops in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine
Upper GI series
Barium is swallowed and xray images are taken
Aorta
Largest artery that leads from the lower left chamber of the heart to arteries all over the body
Carcinoma
Cancerous tumor - form from the epithelial cells that line the internal organs and cover the outside of the body
CT scan
Cross sectional xray images of the chest
Hilum
Depression at that part of an organ where blood vessels and nerves enter
Lateral
Pertaining to the side
Mediastinal
Pertaining to the mediastinum
Posteroanterior
Pertaining to direction from back to front
Pulmonary artery
Artery carrying blood from the right ventricle to the lungs
Insulin pump
Portable battery powered device that delivers insulin through the abdominal wall in measured amounts
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
Polyuria
Excessive urination
Type 1 diabetes
Marked by lack of insulin
Callus
Bony deposit formed between and around the broken ends of a fractured bone
Femur
Thigh bone
Fibula
Smaller lower leg bone
Fixation
Act of holding, sewing or fastening a part in a fixed position
Fracture
Breaking of a bone
Pelvic
Pertaining to the bones of the hip area
Antihypertensive
Drug that reduces high blood pressure
Chronic
Lasting a long time
Hemodialysis
Use of a kidney machine to filter blood to remove waste materials such as urea
Hypertension
High blood pressure
Renal failure
Condition in which the kidneys no longer function
Acute
Sharp, sudden and intense for a short period of time
Dilation
Widening
Aura
A strange sensation coming before more definite symptoms of illness
Frontal
Pertaining to the front : anterior
Migraine
Attack of headache
Nausea
Unpleasant sensation in the upper abdomen often leading to vomiting
Scotoma
Defect in vision in a define area (blind spot)
Unilateral
Pertaining to one side
Vasoconstrictor
Drug that narrows blood vessels, especially small arteries