Final Exam Flashcards
ectomy
removal
peri
around
nephr/o
kidney
hemat/o
blood
uria
condition of the urine
dys
bad/painful
-megaly
large
anti-
against
thorac/o
chest
lateral
side
arthr/o
joint
bid
twice a day
rhin/o
nose
dermatoplasty
skin grafting; transplantation of the skin
ecchymosis
skin discoloration or bruise caused by blood collecting under the skin following blunt trauma to the skin
pediculosis
infestation with lice
erythema
redness or flushing of the skin
podiatrist
healthcare professional specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs
lateral epicondylitis
inflammation of the muscle attachement to the later epicondyle of the elbow; often caused by strongly gripping. Commonly called tennis elbow
rickets
deficiency in calcium and vitamin D found in early childhood that results in bone deformities, especially bowed legs
arthritis
a chronic disease, inflammation of a join that is usually accompanied by pain and swelling
cost/o
rib
pulmonary veins
large vein that RETURNS oxygenated blood FROM the LUNGS to the LEFT ATRIUM
aneurysm
weakness in the wall of an artery that results in localized widening of the artery
patent ductos (ductus) arteriosus
congenital heart anomaly in which the opening between the pulmonary ARTERY and the AORTA fails to close at birth; requires surgery
auscultation
listening to the sounds within the body by using a stethoscope
arteries
the blood vessles that carry blood AWAY from the heart
antibodies
a protein produced in the body as a response to the invasion of a foreign substance
thromboplastin
substance released by the platelets; reacts with prothrombin to from thrombin
lymphadenitis
inflammation of the lymph glands; referred to as swollen glands
homologous transfusion
replacement of blood by transfusionof blood received from another person
lymphangiogram
x-ray taken of the lymph vessels after the injection of the dye. The lymph flow through the chest is traced
tracheotenois
narrowing and stenosis of the lumen or opening into the trachea
rales
abnormal crackling sound made during inspiration. Usually indicates the presence of moisture and can indicate a pneumonia condition
percussion
use of fingertips to tap the body lightly and sharply. Aids in determining size, position, and consistency of the underlying body part
adenoids
another term for pharyngeal tonsils. The tonsils are a collection of lymphatic tissue found in the nasopharynx to combat microorganisms entering the body through the nose or mouth
salivary glands
exocrine glands with ducts that open into the mouth.
- They produce saliva, which makes the bolus of food easier to swallow and begins digestive process.
- 3 pair of salivary glands
1. parotid
2. submandibular
3. sublingual
cholecystectomy
surgical excision of the gallbladder
intravenous cholangiography
a procedure for outlining the major bile ducts. A radiopaque contrast material is injected intravenously, and serial radiographic films are taken
cholelithiasis
formation or presence of stones or calculi in the gallbladder or common bile duct
micturition
another term for urination
cystocele
hernia or out pouching of the bladder that protrudes into the vagina. May cause urinary frequency and urgency
hilum
the controlled entry/exit point of an organ such as the kidney or the lung
amniocentesis
puncuturing of the amniotic sac using a needle and syringe for the purose of withdrawing amniotic fluid for testing. Can assist in determining fetal maturity, development, and genetic disorders
fibroid tumor
benign tumor or growth that contains fiber-like tissue. Uterine fibroid tumors are the most common tumors in women
neonate
term used to describe the newborn infant during the first four weeks of life
diabetes mellitus
a serious disease in which the pancreas fails to produce insulin or the insulin does not work properly
thyroid function tests
blood tests used to measure the levels of thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in the blood stream to assist in determining thyroid function
euthyroid
normal thyroid
cerebral palsy
nonprogressive brain damage resulting from a defect, trauma, or oxygen deprivation at the time of birth
ganglion
knot like mass of nerve tissue located outside the brain and spinal cord
petit mal
(absence seizure) type of epileptic seizure that lasts only a few seconds to half a minute, characterized by a loss of awareness and an absence of activity
tympanorrhexis
ruptured eardrum
retina
the innermost layer of the eye. it contains the rods and the cones which receive the light impulses and transmit them to the brain via the optic nerve
hyperopia
(farsightedness) with this condition a person can see things in a distance but has trouble reading material at close vision
pallative
treatment designed to reduce the intensity of painful symptoms but not to produce a cure
anesthetic
substance that produces a lack of feeling that may be of local or general effect, depending on the type of administration
forceps
a surgical instrument used to grasp tissues
-megaly
enlargement, large
anti
against
pruritits
severe itching
integumentary system
the skin, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands. Sense organs that allow us to respond to changes in temperature, pain, touch, and pressure located in the skin. Largest organ in the body.
muscular dystrophy
inherited disease causing a progressive muscle degeneration, weakness, and atrophy
pericardium
the double walled outer sac around the heart.
-epicardium (inner layer)
-heart (outer layer)
The sac contains pericardial fluid that reduces friction caused by the heart beating
polycythermia vera
production of too many red blood cells in the bone marrow
splenectomy
excision of the spleen
rhinoplasty
plastic surgery of the nose
upper GI series
administering a barium contrast material orally and then taking an X-ray to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum
urinalysis
laboratory test that consists of the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of the urine
dystocia
abnormal or difficult labor or childbirth
crin/o
secrete
vagus nerve
cranial nerve that supplies most organs in abdominal and thoracic cavities
hyoid
a single, U-shaped bone suspended in the neck between the mandible and larynx. It is a point of attachment for swallowing and speech muscle
-otomy
cutting into, incisioin
posterior
directional term meaning near or on the back or spinal cord side of the body
pyogenic
pus-forming
arthrotomy
surgically cutting into a joint
angioma
a tumor composed of dilated blood vessels or lymph vessels
antigen
a foreign protein substance that is capable of inducing the formation of an antibody
neonatology
study of the newborn
cortisol
a steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. It regulates carbohydrate metabolism
ataxia
having a lack of muscle coordination as a result of a disorder or disease
tympanic membrane
also called the eardrum. As sound moves along the auditory canal, it strikes the tympanic membrane causing it to vibrate. This conducts the sound wave into the middle ear
prophylaxis
prevention of disease. For example, an antibiotic can be used to prevent the occurrence of disease
discharge summary
comprehensive outline of the patient’s entire hospital stay; includes condition at time of admission, admitting diagnosis, test results, treatments and patient’s response, final diagnosis, and follow up plans
hypogastric
middle region of the lower row beneath the naval
malignant melanoma
malignant, darkly pigmented tumor or mole of the skin, dangerous form of skin cancer caused by an uncontrolled growth of melanocytes. May quickly metastasize or spread to internal organs
articular cartilage
layer of cartilage covering the ends of bones forming a synovial joint
congestive heart failure
pathological condition of the heart in which there is a reduced outflow of blood from the left side of the heart because the left ventricle myocardium has become too weak to efficiently pump blood. Results in weakness, breathlessness, and edema.
