Final Exam Review 2 Flashcards
Test/o
Testicle
Vas/o
Vessel
Vesicul/o
Seminal vesicle
Prostat/o
Prostate gland
Sperm/o
Sperm
Vagin/o
Vagina
Gynec/o
Women
Uter/o
Uterus
Mamm/o
Breast
Men/o
Menstruation
Peri-
Around
Angi/o
Vessel
Arteri/o
Artery
Thromb/o
Clot
Cardi/o
Heart
Lymph/o
Lymph
Ven/o
Vein
Ather/o
Yellowish, fatty plaque
Colon/o
Colon
Hepat/o
Liver
Chol/e
Bile, gallbladder
Gastr/o
Stomach
Stomat/o
Mouth
Appendic/o
Appendix
Gingiv/o
Gums
Crani/o
Cranium
Carp/o
Carpels
Pelv/I
Pelvis
Mandibul/o
Mandible
Maxill/o
Maxilla
Cost/o
Rib
Myxedema
Swelling related to mucus
Mastitis
Inflammation of breast tissue
Syndrome
Groups of symptoms occurring together
Lordosis
Condition of curved back
Unconsciousness
State of not being conscious
Concussion
Temporary unconsciousness caused by blow to the head
Bunion
Bony bump forming on joint near big toe
Kyphosis
Hunchback
Metabolism
Chemical processes in living organism
Hepatoma
Liver cancer
Cholecystectomy
Surgical removal of gallbladder
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of appendix
Gingivectomy
Surgical removal of gums
Laparotomy
Incision into abdominal cavity for diagnosis or surgery
Thrombus
Blood clot formed in situ within the vascular system and impeding blood flow
Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein
Myomectomy
Surgical removal of fibroids from the uterus
Mammogram
X-ray image of female breast
Polyposis
Condition characterized by the presence of numerous internal polyps
Pancreatitis
Inflammation of pancreas
Cauterization
Burn the skin or flesh of (a wound) with a heated instrument or caustic substance, typically to stop bleeding or prevent the wound from becoming infected
Adhesion
Abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury
Gout
Form of arthritis characterized by severe pain, redness, and tenderness in joints
Bursectomy
Removal of a bursa, which is a small sac filled with synovial fluid that cushions adjacent bone structures and reduces friction in joint movement
Herniated disc
Condition which refers to a problem with a rubbery disc between the spinal bones
Fistula
Abnormal or surgically made passage between a hollow or tubular organ and the body surface, or between two hollow or tubular organs
Audiologist
Physician specializing in hearing
Otorhinolaryngologist
ENT physician
Vertigo
Episodes of dizziness and a sensation of spinning with certain head movements
Lymphadenitis
Inflammation of lymph nodes
Rheumatic fever
Disease that can result from inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever
Varicose veins
Gnarled, enlarged veins, most commonly appearing in the legs and feet
Protoscopy
Procedure in which instrument called a proctoscope is used to examine the anal cavity, rectum, or sigmoid colon
CA
Cancer
RBC
Red blood cell
Px
Prognosis
UA
Urinalysis
UTI
Urinary tract infection
CF
Cystic fibrosis
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea
CXR
Chest x-ray
TB
Tuberculosis
EKG
Electrocardiogram
echo
Echocardiogram
MI
Myocardial infarction
PAD
Peripheral arterial disease
BE
Barium enema
GI
Gastrointestinal
GERD
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
N&V
Nausea and vomiting
IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome
WA
While awake
ARMD
Age-related macular degeneration
EENT
Eyes, ears, nose, + throat
ENT
Ears, nose, + throat
Ortho
Orthopedics
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
Fx
Fracture
MD
Muscular dystrophy
MS
Multiple sclerosis
CP
Cerebral palsy
ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactive disorder
TIA
Transient ischemic attack
AD
Alzheimer disease
LP
Lumbar puncture
FBS
Fasting blood sugar
b.i.d.
2x per day
Bx
Biopsy
staph
Staphylococcus
strep
Streptococcus
C-section
Cesarean section
DOB
Date of birth
NB
Newborn
RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
EDD
Estimated date of delivery
HB
Heart block
PVC
Premature ventricular contraction(s)
BM
Bowel movement
OP
Outpatient
Tx
Treatment
tid
3x per day
SIDS
Sudden infant death syndrome
BR
Bedrest
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
ED
Emergency department
H&P
History + physical examination
irrig
Irrigation
OTC
Over the counter drugs
post-op
Postoperatively
PP
Postpartum
VS
Vital signs
WBC
White blood cell
IV
Intravenous
SIDS
Sudden infant death syndrome
R
Rectal
CAD
Coronary artery disease
Peds
Pediatrics
LOC
Loss/levels of consciousness