Extra Terminology Flashcards
Aneurysm
widening of a blood vessel due to pressure on weakened tissues
Anasarca
Extensive subcutaneous edema, occurs in CHF
Aphasia
partial or total loss of ability to communicate verbally or using written words
Ascites
accumulation of serous fluid in the abd cavity
Atetctasis
Partial collapse of lung tissue
Avulsion
forcible pulling away of a part or structure
Bruit
a murmur or sound heard in ausclutation
cachectic
state of general ill appearance and malnutrition
Cirrhosis
inflammation of an organ by degenerative changes, especially the liver
colostomy
surgery that provides an opening between the colon and the abd wall
crepitance
crackling or grating sound
debreidement
removal of foreign matter or dead tissue from a wound
dehiscence
separation of layers, usually of a surgical incision
grand mal
severe epileptic attack characterized by convulsions, stupor and temporary loc.
Hemangioma
tumor consisting of blood vessels
lymphadenopathy
chronic abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually associated with disease
macule
small colored spot on the skin
Malleolus
projections on either side of the ankle joint from the lower leg bones
Malocclusion
imperfect closure or meeting of opposing teeth
Mottled
marked by spots or blotches of different colors or shades
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation
dyspareunia
painful intercourse
dysepsis
indigestion
edentulous
without teeth
effusion
escape of fluid into a cavity
emaciate
to become extremely thin or lean; wasting
fascia
fibrous membrane of connective tissue supporting, and separating muscles and body organs
hemothorax
blood in pleural cavity
illeus
the presence of air/fluid levels on abd xrays
ischemia
temporary and localized anemia due to restricting circulation to a part
sepsis
presence of pathological microorganisms or their toxins in the blood
torsion
the twisting of a bodily organ on its own axis
stellate
star-shaped, radiating from a center
stenosis
narrowing of a body opening or passage
thoracostomy
surgical cutting into the chest wall
tinea
any of many different superficial fungal infections of the skin
Etiology
cause of disease and their mode of operation
Nystagmus
involuntary rapid eye movements
Paronychia
inflammation of the tissue surrounding the nail
paroxysmal
describes a sudden recurrence or intensification of sx
petechia
tiny red spot occurring on the skin caused by a small amt of escaping blood
sciatic
pertaining to the ichium or hip
trismus
spasm of the masticatory muscles; difficulty opening mouth
urticaria
hives or wheals which are either redder or paler than the surrounding area
dorsilflexion
backward flexion, as in bending backward either hand or foot
fluorescein
red, crystalline subs used in diagnostic examination of the eye to detect corneal lesions, abraisions, or fbs
menrrhagia
excessively heavy menstrual flow with cycles of nl length
