Integumentary and Digestive Flashcards
exacerbation
increase in severity
sagittal plane
divides the body or an organ vertically into right and left sides
frontal plane
divides the body organ organ into an anterior (front) portion and a posterior (rear) portion
transverse plane
divides the body or organ horizontally into upper and lower portions
anterior
(ventral)
thee front or direction toward the front of the body
posterior
(dorsal)
the back or direction toward the back of the body
superior
(cranial)
a position above or higher than another part of the body
inferior
(caudal)
a position below or lower than another part of the body
lateral
the side or direction toward the side of the body
medial
the middle or direction toward the middle of the body
proximal
a position in a limb that is nearer to the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
distal
a position in a limb that is farther from the point of attachment or the trunk of the body
superficial
a position closer to the surface of the body
deep
a position farther from the surface of the body
cranial
houses the brain
spinal
encloses the spinal cord
thoracic
encloses by the rib cage
abdominopelvic
houses the digestive organs and organs of reproduction
dermatologist
diseases of the skin
cosmetic surgeon
enhancing image of the skin
plastic surgeon
reconstruct facial and body defects
esthetician
cosmetic procedure for the skin
basal
pertaining to lower part
carcinoma
malignant epithelial tumor
decubitus ulcer
wound caused by lying for long time in one position
malignant
locally harmful and able to spread
melanoma
malignant tumor of the cells that produce melanin
metastasis
disease spread
squamous
flat scaly epithelial cell
allergy
hypersensitivity
dermatitis
inflammation of the skin
eczema
inflammation of the skin sometimes with drainage
excoriation
scratch mark
pruritus
itching
serous
thicker and less see through than water
candida
yeast fungus
cellulitus
infection of subcutaneous tissue
herpes zoster
painful blisters that follow a nerve
impetigo
skin infection with yellow crust
lice
parasite
parasite
an organism that needs another species in order to survive
scabies
mites
tinea
infection caused by fungus
psoriasis
rash with red/silver scaly patches
vitiligo
white patches on the skin
cyst
fluid-filled sac
alopecia
partial or complete loss of hair
cerumen
wax
diaphoresis
extra sweat
eschar
scab
cryotherapy
using cold temperatures to treat a disease
culture
growing microorganisms
fluoresce
shines brightly when irradiated with UV rays
allograft
skin graft from another person
autograft
skin graft from self
debridement
removal of bad tissue
biopsy
remove tissue for an exam
anesthetic
takes away the pain
antibacterial
kills bacteria
antifungal
kills fungus
antipruritic
helps itching
parasiticide
kills parasites
retinoid
treats acne (zits) and wrinkles
topical
applied to skin
SC
subcutaneous
Bx
biopsy
Gastroenterologist
Stomach and intestines
Proctologist
Anus and rectum
Dentist
Oral/facial area
Periodontist
Gums (tissue around teeth)
Nutritionist
Promoting health eating habits
Dietician
Managing food service and promoting healthy eating habits
Bariatric
Related to obesity
Bolus
Mass of substance
Bolus
Mass of substance
Peristalsis
Squeezing and relaxing of alimentary canal to move food
Constipation
Hard and/or infrequent bowel movements (poop)
Emesis
Vomiting
Hematochezia
Passage of feces (poop) with blood
Intolerance
Inability of the small intestine to break down a certain food
Occult
Not visible by the naked eye
Masticate
Chew
Enzyme
Protein that changes other substances
Symptom
Unexpected finding
Abcess
Collection of pus
Gingivitis
Inflammation of gums
Leukoplakia
White patch in mouth
Stomatitis
Infection of mouth
Thrush
Fungal infection
Ulcer
Erosion of skin/mucosa
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing
Hernia
Something sticking out (protruding) through the area that usually holds it
Postprandial
After eating
Reflux
Flowing backwards
Sphincter
Muscle around a body opening; when the muscle squeezes, the opening closes
malabsorption
poor absorption
anorexia
lack of appetite
dyspepsia
upset stomach
gastritis
inflammation of stomach lining
perforation
hole
ileus
obstruction of small intestine
hepatic
pertaining to the liver
jaundice
yellow color of tissue
ascites
fluid in abdominal cavity
cirrhosis
liver disease
hepatitis
inflammation of liver
cholelithiasis
having gall stones
hemolysis
destruction of red blood cells
flatus
gas expelled through anus (fart)
colitis
inflammation of colon
diverticulosis
small pouches in the wall of large intestine
peritoneum
abdominal cavity lining
polyp
tissue that sticks out in the hallow part of a hallow organ
hemorrhoid
enlarged vein (vessel) causing swelling and pain
anoscopy
endoscopic exam of the anus
aspiration
removal of fluid or gas by suction
cholangiography
x-ray of bile ducts
colonascopy
endoscopic exam of colon
endoscope
instrument used to look inside a hallow organ
lavage
rinse out hallow organ
appendectomy
removal of appendix
anastomosis
surgically joining two hallow organs
cholecystectomy
removal of gall bladder
ostomy
creating an opening in a hallow organ
ultrasound
high frequency sound waves
laparoscopy
exam of abdomen using endoscope
enema
injection of fluid in rectum
antidiarrheal
prevents/treats diarrhea
antiemetic
prevents/treats vomiting
antihistamine
prevents /treats allergies and/or vomiting
laxative
stimulates elimination of feces (poop)
proton pump inhibitor
blocks production of gastric acid
sublingual
under tongue
GI
gastrointestinal
GERD
gastrointestinal reflux disease
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
BM
bowel movement
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
PPI
proton pump inhibitor
algia
pain
edema
fluid in tissue
genesis
form, produce
oma
mass, tumor
osis
abnormal condition
pathy
disease
penia
deficient (not enough)
stenosis
narrowing
apex
tip
patent
open
umbilicus
belly button
lymph
swollen lymph nodes
