G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O words Flashcards
Gait
distance between steps
Gastrointestinal
stomach, small intestine, large intestine, anus
Gastrostomy
surgical opening into the stomach from the abdominal wall, made surgically for the introduction of food.
Genitourinary
reproductive organs and urinary system
Glycosuria
excess of sugar in the urine, typically associated with diabetes or kidney disease.
Gross
Coarse or large; large enough to be visible to the naked eye
Guaiac
test for blood in stool
Gynecomastia
man boobs
overdevelopment or enlargement of the breast tissue in men or boys.
Hematoma
a solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues
Hematuria
blood in urine
Hygiene
self cleanliness
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
Hydronephrosis
swollen pee water kidney
The swelling of a kidney due to a build-up of urine.
Hypercapnia
excess CO2 driving respiratory cycle
excessive carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, typically caused by inadequate respiration.
Hyperplasia
The enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells
Hypertension
Chronic high blood pressure
blood pressure above 140/90, and severe above 180/120.
Hypertrophy
enlarged muscle / organ
Hypotension
chronic low blood pressure
when blood pressure drops below the normal range.
blood pressure 90/60 mm Hg
Hypoxemia
below-normal level of oxygen in your blood
Hypoxia
low blood oxygen level in tissues
Idiosyncratic reaction
person unique reaction to medication or treatment
Ileostomy
surgical hole in ilium to skin
stoma constructed by bringing the end or loop of small intestine out onto the surface of the skin
Incontinence
lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.
Intradermal
below skin in dermal layer
Intramuscular
inside muscle
Intravenous
inside veins
Integument
skin
Keloid
raised scar tissue
Laceration
rough edged cut
Lateral
to the side
to the side of, or away from, the middle of the body.
Lumen
cavity of tube
The cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ such as a blood vessel or the intestine
Maceration
the softening and breaking down of skin resulting from prolonged exposure to moisture
Malignant
diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control
Medial
to center of body, opposite of lateral
Melanoma
skin cancer of melanocytes
Micturition
urination
Murmur
bad heart sound
A sound due to vibrations from the flow of blood through the heart or great vessels
Narcotic
a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior
Nebulizer
device to make mist of liquid medication
Necrosis
death of tissue
Neuropathy
Weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet.
Nocturia
Condition in which you wake up during the night because you have to urinate
Nosocomial
Hospital acquired Disease
Oliguria
abnormally few urinations
Ophthalmic
related to eye and diseases of
Orifice
hole
an opening, as of a pipe or tube, or one in the body, such as a nostril or the anus.
Orthopnea
a shortness of breath while lying down
Orthostatic hypotension
Low Blood Pressure upon standing
decrease in systolic blood pressure of 20 mm Hg or a decrease in diastolic blood pressure of 10 mm Hg within three minutes of standing
Otoscope
ear scope
Oximetry
measurement of blood oxygenation
Oxygen Saturation
quantity of oxygen in blood
