Independent Terms Flashcards
Define: Cytolysin
Substance secreted by microorganisms. Cytolysin may be involved with immunity as well as venom
Define: Biopsy
A sample of tissue taken for further observation
Define: Laparoscopy
Surgery with thin, lighted tube inserted in the belly to look at abdominal organs or female pelvic organs.
Define: Endoscope
Medical instrument that goes in natural holes(mouth,rectum) with a light to see in a body cavity or organ.
Define: Diagnostic dilation and curettage D&C
Removing of the tissue of the uterus.
Define: Myotherapy
Manual therapy to help with musculoskeletal pain,l. Associated with pathologies.
Define: Biofeedback
Mind-body technic to teach patients to influence their unconscious functions(breathing).
Define: Reflexology
The application of specific points on the feet, hands, or ears.
Define: Kinesiology
Scientific study of human movement
Define: Intern
A student in training for a specific job.
Define: physician’s assistant
Licensed medical providers that can diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for a patient.
Define: Resident
A person who is going through residency, a stage of graduate medical training, accompanied by attending physician
Define: Licensed practical nurse
Is someone who works under a registered nurse. They take vitals, help the sick, injured, and disabled
Define: Registered Nurse
A graduated nurse who has passed the national licensing exam.
Define: Nurse Practitioner
Nurse that’s qualified to treat certain medical conditions without direct supervision of Doctor
