Final Exam Flashcards
hydrocephalus
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.
hyperesthesia
An increased sensitivity to touch, pain, or other sensory stimuli.
hypochondriasis
A mental health condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.
kelpt/o
Combining form meaning “stealing.”
-mania
Suffix indicating an excessive or abnormal obsession with something.
neurectomy
Surgical removal of a nerve.
neuroplasty
Surgical repair of a nerve.
neurorrhaphy
Surgical suturing of a nerve.
neurotomy
Surgical incision into a nerve.
poliomyelitis
An infectious viral disease affecting the spinal cord, causing paralysis and muscle weakness.
-cusis
Suffix indicating hearing.
myring/o
Combining form referring to the eardrum.
ophthalm/o
Combining form referring to the eye.
-opia
Suffix indicating a vision condition.
otomycosis
Fungal infection of the ear.
otopyorrhea
Discharge of pus from the ear.
otorrhagia
Bleeding from the ear.
otosclerosis
Abnormal growth of bone in the middle ear, leading to hearing loss.
AU
both ears
AS
left ear
AD
right ear
OD
right eye
OS
left eye
OU
both eyes
dysuria
painful urination
polydispia
Excessive thirst.
polyphagia
Excessive hunger or eating.
polyuria
Excessive urination.
adrenalectomy
Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.
hypercalcemia
Higher than normal levels of calcium in the blood.
hyperpituitarism
Overactivity of the pituitary gland, leading to excessive hormone production.
hypopituitarism
Underactivity of the pituitary gland, resulting in hormone deficiencies.
hypothyroidism
Underactivity of the thyroid gland, causing a decrease in metabolism.
thyromegaly
Enlargement of the thyroid gland.
pinealoma
Tumor of the pineal gland.
cardiologist
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.
hematologist
A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of blood disorders.
histologist
A scientist who studies tissues under the microscope.
pathologist
A doctor who examines tissues and body fluids to diagnose diseases.
erythrocytes
Red blood cells, which carry oxygen in the blood.
leukocytes
White blood cells, which help the body fight infections.
thrombocytes
Platelets, which are involved in blood clotting.
leukopenia
Abnormally low levels of white blood cells.
polycythemia
Abnormally high levels of red blood cells.
thrombocytopenia
Low platelet count in the blood.
thrombocytosis
High platelet count in the blood.
angiostenosis
Narrowing of a blood vessel.
arteriosclerosis
Hardening and narrowing of the arteries
angi/o
Combining form referring to blood vessels.
arteri/o
Combining form referring to arteries.
bradycardia
Abnormally slow heart rate.
myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle.
pericarditis
Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
tachycardia
Abnormally fast heart rate.
aphonia
Loss of voice.
dysphonia
Difficulty speaking.
laryngitis
Inflammation of the voice box (larynx).
anoxia
Lack of oxygen in tissues.
hypernea
Abnormally rapid breathing.
hypoxemia
Low oxygen levels in the blood.
hypercapnia
High carbon dioxide levels in the blood.
atel/o
Combining form meaning incomplete or imperfect.
-ectasis
Suffix indicating dilation or expansion.
phon/o
Combining form referring to sound or voice.
-pnea
Suffix indicating breathing.
hemoptysis
Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.
hemothorax
Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity.
hypoxia
Inadequate oxygen supply to tissues.
cholangitis
Inflammation of the bile ducts.
cholecystalgia
Pain in the gallbladder.
cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
cholecystitis
Inflammation of the gallbladder.
cholelithiasis
Presence of gallstones in the gallbladder.
colostomy
Surgical creation of an opening in the colon through the abdominal wall.
gastrostomy
Surgical creation of an opening in the stomach through the abdominal wall.
stomatomycosis
Fungal infection of the mouth.
xerostomia
Dryness of the mouth due to decreased saliva production.
hydroureter
Dilation or enlargement of the ureter due to urine buildup.
ureterectasis
Abnormal stretching or enlargement of the ureter.
ureterorrhagia
Bleeding from the ureter.
ureterorrhaphy
Surgical suturing of a ureter.
urethropexy
Surgical fixation of the urethra.
dysuria
pain or discomfort experienced during urination.
nocturia
Excessive urination at night.
hematuria
Presence of blood in the urine.
oliguria
Decreased urine output.
diuresis
Increased production of urine.
hyster/o
Combining form referring to the uterus.
orch/o
Combining form referring to the testes.
ovari/o
Combining form referring to the ovaries.
salping/o
Combining form referring to the fallopian tubes.
vagin/o
Combining form referring to the vagina.
dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation.
amenorrhea
Absence of menstruation.
hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus.
oophorectomy
a surgical procedure where one or both of the ovaries are removed.
salpingectomy
a surgical procedure in which one or both of the fallopian tubes are removed.
