Level 2 Flashcards
aerobic
lives in the presence of oxygen
anaerobic
able to live in the absence of oxygen
antibody
a protein generated in the blood in reaction to foreign proteins, which suppresses and destructs microorganisms
antigen
a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies
antiseptic
capable of destroying microorganisms that cause disease or decay
anuria
total suppression of urine formation
asepsis
the state of being free of pathogenic organisms
ataxia
loss of muscle coordination
bactericidal
able to destroy bacteria
bacteriostatic
relevant to the study of bacteria
bilateral
having two sides
biological
relevant to the science of life processes and living organisms
biopsy
examination of tissues removed from the body as an aid to medical diagnosis
bronchitis
chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tube
calcification
to become stony or chalky by deposition of calcium salts
calculus
an abnormal concretion in the body such as a kidney stone
capillary
a minute blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
carcinoma
a malignant tumor derived from skin, mucous membrane, or other tissue that covers an organ or structure
cardiopulmonary
of or relating to the heart and lungs
carpus
the wrist
catheter
a slender, flexible tube inserted into a bodily duct such as vein, to expand or maintain an opening
cecum
the blind pouch that forms the start of the large intestine
cervix
the neck-like anatomical structure at the outer end of the uterus
chemotherapy
prevention or treatment of disease with chemicals
cirrhosis
a chronic, ultimately fatal liver disease usually caused by hepatitis
colon
the part of the large intestine extending from the cecum to the rectum
contraindication
indicates the inadvisability of certain drugs, etc.
dislocation
a displacement from normal position from a socket or joint
dysplasia
abnormal development of tissues, organs, or cells
eczema
a non-contagious skin inflammation marked by itching and scaly patches
embolus
a detached clot or other foreign body blocking a blood vessel
epidural
an injection of anesthetic into the epidural space of the spine
excision
a surgical cut, or removal by surgery
fallopian tube
either of the two slender ducts through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus in the female reproductive system
flexion
bending of a joint so as to approximate the parts it connects
gastroenteritis
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines
geriatrics
the medical study of the physiology and pathology of old age
glycosuria
the urinary excretion of carbohydrates
hematoma
the rupturing of a blood vessel
hemoglobin
a protein in the red blood cells of vertebrates that contains iron and carries oxygen to bodily tissues
hernia
protrusion of a body part through the abnormally weakened wall that contains it
hypertophy
abnormal overdevelopment of tissue or a bodily organ
incision
a surgical cut
inhalation
to be drawn in by breathing
intranasal
within the nasal cavity
intramuscular
within a muscle
jejunum
the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum
joint
a point of connection between bones
labor
physical or mental exertion involving childbirth
lacrimal
of or relating to tears or the tear producing glands
laparatomy
incision into the abdomen
laryngospasm
spasmodic closure of the glottis (which is opening at upper part of the larynx, between the vocal cords)
larynx
the upper portion of the respiratory tract between the pharynx and the trachea that contains the vocal cords
lavage
a washing out of a hollow bodily organ
ligament
a band of tough, fibrous tissue joining bones or cartilage or holding a body organ in place
lingual
relating to the tongue or any tongue-like part
lumbar
of or situated in the part of the back and sides between the lowest ribs and the pelvis
luxation
a dislocation
lymph
a clear, watery liquid that contains chiefly white blood cells and some red blood cells and circulates through the system to bathe the tissues, carries fat from the intestines, and supplies lymphocytes to the blood
malignant
exhibits abnormal growth that tends to spread
malocclusion
failure of the upper and lower teeth to meet properly
mammary
of or relating to milk organ in female mammals that consists of cluster of small cavities with ducts terminating in a nipple
microorganism
an organism, as a bacterium or a protozoan, too small to be seen without the aid of a microscope
molar
a tooth located behind the bicuspids that has a broad surface for grinding food
mucus
the viscous liquid secreted as a protective coating by glands in the mucous membrane
myocardial
of or relating to the muscular tissue of the heart
nares
the nostrils
necropsy
examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death
necrosis
pathologic death of living animal tissue
neoplasia
the presence of a tumor
nephritis
inflammation of the kidneys
neural
of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system
obstetrics
the branch of medicine concerned with the care of female animals during and after pregnancy
ocular
of or relating to the eye
ointment
a viscous substance used on the sin as an emollient or medicament
oral
of or relating to the mouth
orchitis
inflammation of the testes
otic
of or relating to the ears
otoscope
an instrument used to examine the ear canal
ovulation
the production and discharge of ova
pancreas
a long, irregularly shaped gland lying behind the stomach that secretes digestive enzymes and produces insulin
patella
a flat, triangular bone that forms the front of the knee joint
pathology
the scientific and medical study of the nature of disease
periodontium
the connective tissue attaching the tooth to the alveolar bone
peritoneum
the membrane that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and encloses the viscera
pharynx
the cavity connecting the nasal passages and mouth with the esophagus
pleura
either of two membranous sacs lining the thoracic cavity and enveloping the lungs
pneumonia
an acute or chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, chemicals or irritation
polyuria
excessive secretion of urine
prognosis
a prediction of the course and outcome of a disease
pyuria
the presence of puss in the urine
rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes
septicemia
a condition in which disease-causing microorganisms or their toxins are present in the bloodstream
spay
to remove the ovaries of a female animal
tachycardia
excessively rapid heartbeat
tetanus
an often fatal bacterial disease marked by muscular spasms and rigidity of jaw
ureter
either of the ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
vagina
the passage leading from the uterus to the vulva in female mammals
vein
a vessel that transports blood toward the heart
virus
any of various submicroscopic pathogens consisting of essentially a particle of nucleic acid enclosed in protein and able to replicate only within a living cell
