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Medical Terminology (ch. 1, 12, 6, 10, 5, 7, 8) > Final Exam > Flashcards

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hydrocephalus

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A condition where there’s an excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain, which can cause enlargement of the head and pressure on the brain.

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hyperesthesia

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An increased sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli.

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hypochondriasis

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A mental health condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

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kelpt/o

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Combining form meaning “stealing.”

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-mania

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Suffix indicating an excessive or abnormal obsession with something.

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neurectomy

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Surgical removal of a nerve.

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neuroplasty

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Surgical repair of a nerve.

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neurorrhaphy

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Surgical suturing of a nerve.

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neurotomy

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Surgical incision into a nerve.

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poliomyelitis

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An infectious viral disease affecting the spinal cord, causing paralysis and muscle weakness.

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-cusis

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Suffix indicating hearing.

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myring/o

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Combining form referring to the eardrum.

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ophthalm/o

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Combining form referring to the eye.

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-opia

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Suffix indicating a vision condition.

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otomycosis

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Fungal infection of the ear.

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otopyorrhea

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Discharge of pus from the ear.

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otorrhagia

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Bleeding from the ear.

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otosclerosis

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Abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.

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AU

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both ears

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AS

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left ear

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AD

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right ear

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OD

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right eye

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OS

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left eye

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OU

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both eyes

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dysuria

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painful urination

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polydispia

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Excessive thirst.

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polyphagia

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Excessive hunger or eating.

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polyuria

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Excessive urination.

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adrenalectomy

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Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.

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hypercalcemia

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Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood.

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hyperpituitarism

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Overactivity of the pituitary gland, leading to excessive hormone production.

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hypopituitarism

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Underactivity of the pituitary gland, resulting in hormone deficiencies.

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hypothyroidism

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Underactivity of the thyroid gland, causing a decrease in metabolism.

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thyromegaly

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Enlargement of the thyroid gland.

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pinealoma

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Tumor of the pineal gland.

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cardiologist

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A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.

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hematologist

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A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of blood disorders.

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histologist

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A scientist who studies tissues under the microscope.

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pathologist

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A doctor who examines tissues and body fluids to diagnose diseases.

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erythrocytes

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Red blood cells, which carry oxygen in the blood.

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leukocytes

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White blood cells, which help the body fight infections.

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thrombocytes

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Platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.

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leukopenia

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Abnormally low levels of white blood cells.

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polycythemia

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Abnormally high levels of red blood cells.

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thrombocytopenia

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Low platelet count in the blood.

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thrombocytosis

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High platelet count in the blood.

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angiostenosis

A

Narrowing of a blood vessel.

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arteriosclerosis

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Hardening and narrowing of the arteries

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angi/o

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Combining form referring to blood vessels.

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arteri/o

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Combining form referring to arteries.

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bradycardia

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Abnormally slow heart rate.

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myocarditis

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Inflammation of the heart muscle.

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pericarditis

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Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.

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tachycardia

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Abnormally fast heart rate.

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aphonia

A

Loss of voice.

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dysphonia

A

Difficulty speaking.

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laryngitis

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Inflammation of the voice box (larynx).

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anoxia

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Lack of oxygen in tissues.

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hypernea

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Abnormally rapid breathing.

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hypoxemia

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Low oxygen levels in the blood.

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hypercapnia

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High carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

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atel/o

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Combining form meaning incomplete or imperfect.

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-ectasis

A

Suffix indicating dilation or expansion.

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phon/o

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Combining form referring to sound or voice.

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-pnea

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Suffix indicating breathing.

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hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.

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hemothorax

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Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity.

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hypoxia

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Inadequate oxygen supply to tissues.

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cholangitis

A

Inflammation of the bile ducts.

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cholecystalgia

A

Pain in the gallbladder.

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cholecystectomy

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Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

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cholecystitis

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Inflammation of the gallbladder.

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cholelithiasis

A

Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.

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colostomy

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Surgical creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall.

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gastrostomy

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Surgical creation of an opening in the stomach through the abdominal wall.

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stomatomycosis

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Fungal infection of the mouth.

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xerostomia

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Dryness of the mouth due to decreased saliva production.

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hydroureter

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Dilation or enlargement of the ureter due to urine buildup.

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ureterectasis

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Abnormal stretching or enlargement of the ureter.

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ureterorrhagia

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Bleeding from the ureter.

81
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ureterorrhaphy

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Surgical suturing of a ureter.

82
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urethropexy

A

Surgical fixation of the urethra.

83
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dysuria

A

pain or discomfort experienced during urination.

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nocturia

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Excessive urination at night.

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hematuria

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Presence of blood in the urine.

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oliguria

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Decreased urine output.

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diuresis

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Increased production of urine.

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hyster/o

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Combining form referring to the uterus.

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orch/o

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Combining form referring to the testes.

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ovari/o

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Combining form referring to the ovaries.

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salping/o

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Combining form referring to the fallopian tubes.

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vagin/o

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Combining form referring to the vagina.

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dysmenorrhea

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Painful menstruation.

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amenorrhea

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Absence of menstruation.

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hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus.

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oophorectomy

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a surgical procedure where one or both of the ovaries are removed.

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salpingectomy

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a surgical procedure in which one or both of the fallopian tubes are removed.

Medical Terminology (ch. 1, 12, 6, 10, 5, 7, 8) (8 decks)

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