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Living Deck - continual additions Flashcards

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+

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present

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absent

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-cele

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herniation

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-rrhaphy

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suture, repair

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-abrasion

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scraping of

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-ac

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pertaining to

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-ad

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toward

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pertaining to

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-algia

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pain

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pertaining to

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pertaining to

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-centesis

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surgical puncture

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-cyte

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cell

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-dynia

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pain

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-eal

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pertaining to

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-ectasia

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dilation

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-ectomy

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removal, resection, excision

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-emia

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blood condition

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-en

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in

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-ent

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pertaining to

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-er

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one who

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-ferous

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pertaining to carrying

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-graph

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instrument to record

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-graphy

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process of recording

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-ia
-ism

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condition

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-iatrician

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on who specializes in treatment

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-iatrics

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treatment

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-iatrist

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one who specializes in treatment

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-iatry

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process of treatment

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-ic

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pertaining to

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-icle

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small, tiny

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-in

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substance

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-ior

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pertaining to

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-is

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structure, thing

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-ism

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state of

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-ist

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one who specializes

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-itis

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inflammation

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-itis

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inflammation

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-ive

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pertaining to

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-logist

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one who specializes in the study of

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-logy

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study of

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-logy

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study of

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-lysis

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loosening

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-malacia

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softening

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-megaly

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enlargement

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-meter

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instrument to measure

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-metry

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process of measuring

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-oid

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resembling

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-ole

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small, tiny

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-oma

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tumor, mass

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-on

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structure

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-opsy

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process of viewing

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-osis

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abnormal condition

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-ous

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pertaining to

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-pathy

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disease process

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-plasm

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formation

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-plasty

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surgical repair

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-ptosis

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prolapse, drooping, sagging

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-rrhage
-rrhagia

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bursting forth

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-rrhea
DIARRHEA!

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discharge, flow

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-rrhexis

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rupture

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-sclerosis

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abnormal condition of hardening

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-scope

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instrument to view

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-scope

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instrument to view

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-scopy

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process of viewing

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-some

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body

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-statsis

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controlling

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-stenosis

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abnormal condition of narrowing

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-stomy

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new opening

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-tome

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instrument to cut

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-tomy

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incision, cutting

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-tripsy

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crushing

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-tripter

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machine to crush

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-trite

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instrument to crush

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-ule

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small, tiny

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-um

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structure, thing, membrane

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-us

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structure

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-y

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process of, condition

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-zation

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process of

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a-

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no, not, without

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abdomin/o
celi/o
lapar/o

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abdomen

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acne vulgaris

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inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands characterized by papules, pustules, inflamed nodules, and comedones (sing. comedo) which are plugs of sebum that partially or completely block a pore. Blackheads are open comedones, whiteheads are closed comedones

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acromi/o

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acromion (highest point of the shoulder)

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actinic keratosis

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lesion caused by sun exposure

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aden/o

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gland

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af-

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toward

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albin/o

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white

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all/o

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other

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allograft

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harvest skin from another human donor for temp. transplant until a homograft (autograft) is available

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alopecia

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hair loss, resulting from genetic factors, aging or disease

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an-

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no, not, without

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ana-

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up, apart

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ana-

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up, apart, away

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anesthetic agent

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cause loss of sensation; topically applied anesthetic agents act locally on affected area; examples are lidocaine (Xylocaine) & benzocaine (orajel)

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angi/o

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vessel

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angioma

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localized vascular lesion that includes hemangiomas, vascular nevi, and lymhangiomas

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anhidrosis

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condition in which a person produces little or no sweat

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ante-

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forward, in front of, before

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ante-

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forward, in front of, before

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anter/o

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front

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anti-

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against

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antibacterials

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prevent and treat bacterial growth; topical agents like erythromycin (Erygel) & clindamycin (BenzaClin) are used to treat acne; triple antibiotic ointment containing bacitracin, polymyxin B, neomycin (Neosporin); silver sulfadiazine (Slivadene); mupirocin (Bactroban) are used to prevent and treat skin or wound infections; oral agents for acne include erythromycin (Ery-tab), tetracycline (Sumycin) and minocycline (Minocin)

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antifungals

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treat fungal infections; topical agents include nystatin (Nystop), butenafine (Lotrimm Ultra), ciclopirox (Loprox) and econazole (Ecoza)

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antihistamines

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surpress the allergic response to reduce itching, redness, and swelling; diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is available in oral and topical formulations; other oral agents include chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), cetirizine (Zyrtec) and loratadine (Claritin)

pg. 156

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antiinflammatories

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reduce inflammation; oral agents include prednisone and NSAIDS such as aspirin; topical agents include hydrocortisone (Cortizone), fluocinonide (Vanos) and triamcinolone (Kenalog)

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antipsoriatics

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treat psoriasis; examples include anthralin (Drithocreme) and calcipotriene (Dovonex)

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antiseptics

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prevent infection by destroying surface microbials on the skin or tissue surface with topical application of agent; examples include iodine and chlorhexidine (hibistat)

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antivirals

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reduce the effect of viruses; examples include valacyclovir (Valtrex) & acyclovir (Zovirax) for the treatment of HSV (cold sores or genital herpes) & herpes zoster (shingles)

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apic/o

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apex

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arteri/o

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artery

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arthr/o

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joint

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athlete’s foot
tinea pedis

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fungal infection of the foot

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auto-

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self

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auto-

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self

pg. 150

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autograft

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harvest of the patient’s own skin for transplant

pg. 150

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axill/o

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axilla (armpit)

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bacteri/o

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bacteria

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bacterial analysis

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culture and serology of lesions to help diagnose disorders like impetigo

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bas/o

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bottom, base

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basal cell carcinoma
(BCC)

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most common type of skin cancer, originates in the basal layer of the epidermis; usually occurs on face as a result of sun exposure and rarely metastasizes (spreads to distant sites)

pg.145

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bi-

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two

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bi/o

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living, life

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blephar/o

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eyelid

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blepharoplasty

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surgical repair of the eyelid

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bol/o

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throwing

pg. 28

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brachi/o

A

arm

pg. 38

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bucc/o

A

cheek

pg. 37

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128
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Bx

A

biopsy

pg. 158

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129
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C2

A

second cervical vertebra - 2nd bone in neck

pg. 4

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130
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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft - detour around a blockage in an artery of the heart

pg. 4

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131
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callus

A

common painless thickening of the stratum corneum at location of external pressure or friction

pg. 137

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132
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candidiasis
moniliasis

A

yeast infection in moist, occluded areas of the skin and mucous membranes

pg. 134

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133
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capit/o

A

head

pg. 134

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134
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CARD

A

C - check for the word parts in a term
A - assign meanings to the word parts
R - reverse the meaning of the suffix to the front of definition
D - define the term

Example) glossitis
check - gloss/itis
assign - tongue/inflammation
reverse - inflammation/tongue
define - inflammation of the tongue

pg. 5

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135
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cardi/o

A

heart

pg. 22

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136
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carp/o

A

wrist

pg. 38

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137
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cata-
(WaterFALL)

A

down

pg. 28

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138
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cata-

A

down

pg. 34

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139
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caud/o

A

tail

pg. 42

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140
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cauter/i

A

burn

pg. 151

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141
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cauterization

A

destruction of tissue by burning with heat

pg. 151

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142
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cephal/o

A

head

pg. 22

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143
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cervic/o

A

neck, cervix

pg. 22

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144
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chemical peel

A

use of a mild acid to produce a superficial burn; normally done to remove wrinkles

pg. 152

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145
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cartilag/o
chondr/o

A

cartilage

pg. 22, 63

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146
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chrom/o

A

color

pg. 139

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147
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chym/o

A

juice

pg. 29

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148
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cicatrix
pl. cicatrices

A

a scar

pg. 129

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149
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col/o

A

large intestine, color

pg. 22

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150
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Combining form

A

word root (origin) with its respective combining vowel (usually an “o”, could be “a”, “e”, “i”, “u”)

pg. 3

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151
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contra-

A

opposite

pg. 42

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152
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corn
calvus

A

horny mass of condensed epithelial cells overlying a bony prominence as the result of pressure or friction

pg. 137

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153
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coron/o

A

crown, heart

pg. 22

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154
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corpor/o
som/o
somat/o

A

body

pg. 30

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155
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cox/o

A

hip

pg. 37

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156
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crani/o

A

cranial

pg. 37

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157
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crur/o

A

leg

pg. 38

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158
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cry/o

A

extreme cold

pg. 151

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159
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cryosurgery

A

destruction of tissue through the use of extreme cold, usually liquid nitogen

pg. 151

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160
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crypt-

A

hidden

pg. 141

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161
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cubit/o

A

elbow

pg. 38

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162
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curettage

A

scraping of material from the wall of a cavity or other surface to obtain tissue for microscopic examination; done with an instrument called a curette

pg. 151

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163
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cut/o

A

skin

pg. 22

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164
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cutane/o

A

skin

pg. 22

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165
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cyst/o

A

bladder, sac

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166
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cyt/o
cellul/o

A

cell

pg. 28

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167
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debridement

A

first step in wound treatment, involving removal of dirt, foreign bodies (FBs), damaged tissue, and cellular debris from the wound or burn to prevent infection and promote healing

pg. 151

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168
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decubitus ulcer
bed sore
pressure ulcer
pressure sore

A

inflammation, ulcer, or sore in the skin over a bony prominence; most often seen in aged, debilitated, cachectic (wasted), or immobilized patients; pressure sores or ulcers are graded by stages of severity; highest stage, (4) involves muscles, fat, and bone

pg. 137

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169
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deep

A

away from the surface of the body; internal

pg. 43

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170
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deep full-thickness burn
fourth degree burn

A

controversial; sometimes used by specialists to describe burns that extend to muscle and bone

pg. 143

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171
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delt/o

A

trianglular

pg. 37

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172
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dent/i

A

tooth

pg. 22

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173
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derm/o
dermat/o
cut/
cutane/o

A

skin

pg. 22, 122

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174
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dermabrasion

A

surgical procedure to resurface skin; used to remove acne scars, nevi, wrinkles and tattoos

pg. 152

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175
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dermatofibroma

A

fiberous tumor of the skin that is painless, round, firm and usually found on the extremities

pg. 144

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176
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dermatome

A

instrument used to split-thickness skin grafts

pg. 150

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177
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dermatoplasty

A

transplant of living skin to correct effects of injury, operation, or disease

pg. 152

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178
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dextr/o

A

right side of patient’s body

pg. 43

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179
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diaphragmat/o
diaphragm/o
phren/o

A

diaphragm

pg. 48

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180
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digit/o

A

finger/toe

pg. 38

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181
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dist/o

A

far

pg. 43

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182
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dors/o

A

back

pg. 38

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183
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duoden/o

A

duodenum

pg. 22

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184
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dys-

A

abnormal, difficult, bad, painful

pg. 17

Prefix

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185
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dyschromia

A

abnormality of skin pigmentation

pg. 139

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186
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dysplastic nevus
mole

A

nevus = pigmented lesion often present at birth; carious abnormal changes of a pigmented congenital skin blemish may give rise to concern for progression to malignancy; changes of concern are categorized as ABCDE
Asymmetry
Borders, irregular
Colors, changes/uneven pigmentation
Diameter, increasing in size or more than 6mm
Elevation

pg. 144

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187
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ec-

A

out

pg. 128

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188
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ecchymosis

A

term for a nonelevated “black and blue” extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissue as a result of trauma; hemorrhage of blood into subcutaneous tissue

practice test

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189
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ef-

A

away from

pg. 44

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190
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electr/o

A

electricity

pg. 22

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191
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emollients

A

topical substances that soften and moisturizes the skin; come in the form of lotions, creams, ointments & bath additives; couple well-known OTC products are Aveeno & Eucerin

pg. 156

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192
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en-

A

in

pg. 34

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193
Q

endo-

A

within

pg. 34

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194
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endo-
end-

A

within

pg. 17

Prefix

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195
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enter/o

A

small intestine

pg. 22

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196
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epi-

A

above, upon

pg. 17

Prefix

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197
Q

epi-

A

above, upon

pg. 34

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198
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epitheli/o

A

epithelium

pg. 34

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199
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eschar/o

A

scab

pg. 129

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200
Q

eschar/o

A

scab

pg. 151

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201
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escharotomy

A

surgical incision into necrotic tissue resulting from a severe burn; may be necessary to prevent edema leading to ischemia (loss of blood flow) in underlying tissue

pg. 151

202
Q

esophag/o

A

esophagus

pg. 22

203
Q

exanthemat/o

A

rash

pg. 135

204
Q

exanthematous diseases

A

generally viral diseases characterized by a specific type of rash (exanthem); main ones are measles, rubella, fifth disease, roseola, chicken pox

pg. 135

205
Q

excisional biopsy

A

biopsy in which the entire tumor maybe removed with borders as a means of diagnosis and treatment

pg. 147

206
Q

exfoliation

A

scraping/shaving off samples of friable (easily crushes) lesions for a lab examination called exfoliative cytology

pg. 147

207
Q

“face lift”
rhytidectomy

A

surgical operation to remove wrinkles

pg. 152

208
Q

faci/o

A

face

pg. 34

209
Q

femor/o

A

thigh

pg. 38

210
Q

fer/o

A

to carry

pg. 43

211
Q

fibr/o

A

fiber

pg. 144

212
Q

fissure

A

crack-like lesion of the skin

pg. 129

213
Q

flap

A

section of skin transferred from one location to an immediately adjacent one

pg. 150

214
Q

follicul/o

A

follicle

pg. 123

215
Q

fornic/o

A

fornix

pg. 30

any vault like or arched structure

216
Q

front/o

A

front

pg.34

217
Q

full-thickness burn
third degree burn

A

burn that damages the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue; pain is not present because the nerve endings in the skin have been destroyed; skin appearance may be deep red, pale gray, brown, or black with likely scar formation

pg. 143

218
Q

full-thickness graft

A

SG in which full portions of both the epidermis and dermis are used

pg. 150

219
Q

functions of the blood/lymphatic/immune system

A

transportation of nutrients/waste, protection

pg. 33

220
Q

functions of the cardiovascular system

A

transportation of blood

pg. 33

221
Q

functions of the endocrine system

A

effects changes through chemical messengers

pg. 33

222
Q

functions of the gastrointestinal system

A

nutrition

pg. 33

223
Q

functions of the integumentary system

A

cover and protection

pg. 33

224
Q

functions of the musculoskeletal system

A

support, movement, protection

pg. 33

225
Q

functions of the nervous/behavioral

A

receive/process information

pg. 33

226
Q

functions of the respiratory system

A

delivers o2 to cells and removes co2

pg. 33

227
Q

functions of the urinary system

A

elimination of nitrogenous waste

pg. 33

228
Q

fund/o

A

fundus

pg. 30

base or deepest part of a hollow organ that is farthest from the mouth of the organ

229
Q

fungal tests

A

cultures of scrapings of lesions used to edentify fungal infections

pg. 147

230
Q

furuncle

A

localized, suppurative staphylococcal skin infection originating in a gland/hair follicle and characterized by pain, redness, and swelling; if 2+ are connected its called a carbuncle

pg. 131

231
Q

gastr/o

A

stomach

pg. 6

Combining Form

232
Q

gastr/o

A

stomach

pg. 22

233
Q

gloss/o

A

tongue

pg. 22

234
Q

glute/o

A

buttocks

pg. 38

235
Q

glyc/o

A

glucose, sugar

pg. 22

236
Q

hem/o
hemat/o

A

blood

pg. 22

237
Q

hematoma

A

Collection of extravasated blood trapped in tissues

practice test

238
Q

hepat/o

A

liver

pg. 6

Combining Form

239
Q

hepat/o

A

liver

pg. 22

240
Q

herpes simplex virus
HSV

A

viral infection characterized by clusters of small vesicules filled with clear fluid on raised inflammatory bases of the skin or mucosa; HSV-1 causes herpetic stomatitis (fever blisters) and kereatitis (inflammation of the cornea); HSV-2 more commonly known as genital herpes

pg. 135

241
Q

herpes zoster
shingles

A

accute, painful rash caused by reactivation of the latent varicellazoster virus

pg. 135

242
Q

hidr/o
sudor/i

A

sweat

pg. 122

243
Q

hidraden/o

A

sudoriferous gland

pg. 127

244
Q

hidradenitis

A

inflammation of the sweat glands

pg. 140

245
Q

hil/o

A

hilum

pg. 30

recess, exit, entrance of a duct into a gland, or of a nerve and vessels into an organ

246
Q

hist/o

A

tissue

pg. 29

247
Q

home/o

A

same

pg. 28

248
Q

home/o

A

same

pg. 34

249
Q

hyper-

A

excessive, above

pg. 17

Prefix

250
Q

hyperhidrosis

A

excessive perspiration caused by heat, strong emotion, menopause, hyperthyoidism, or infection

pg. 140

251
Q

hypertrichosis
hirsutism

A

abnormal excess of hair

pg. 136

252
Q

hypo-

A

below, deficient

pg. 17

Prefix

253
Q

hypodermic
H

A

general term that refers to any injection under the skin

pg. 155

254
Q

hyster/o

A

uterus

pg. 22

255
Q

ichthy/o

A

fish

pg. 137

256
Q

ichthyosis

A

category of dry skin that has the scaly appearance of a fish; ranges from mild to severe; mild form is xeroderma

pg. 137

257
Q

ili/o
ile/o

A

ileum

pg. 51

258
Q

IM

A

intramuscular - pertaining to within the miscles

pg. 4

259
Q

immunomodulators
immunosuppressants

A

agents that supress the body’s immune system; topical agents like pimecrolimus (Elidel) & tacrolimus (Protopic) are used to treat atopic dermatitis & eczema

pg. 156

260
Q

impetigo

A

superficial vesiculopustular bacterial skin infection, normally seen in children but possible in adults

pg. 131

261
Q

incision and drainage
I&D

A

cutting open and removing the contents of a wound, cyst, or other lesion

pg. 151

262
Q

incisional biopsy

A

biopsy in which larger tissue samples may be obtained by excising a wedge of tissue and suturing the lesion

pg. 147

263
Q

infer/o

A

downward

pg. 42

264
Q

inguin/o

A

groin

pg. 37

265
Q

inter-

A

between

pg. 17

Prefix

266
Q

intra-

A

within

pg. 17

Prefix

267
Q

intracutaneous
intadermal
ID

A

route of injection within the dermis

pg. 155

268
Q

ipsi-

A

same

pg. 42

269
Q

jock itch
tinea cruris

A

fungul infection that occurs mainly on external genitalia and upper legs in males, particularly in warm weather

pg. 134

270
Q

Kaposi sarcoma
(KS)

A

rare form of skin cancer that takes the form of red/blue/bbrown/purple nodules, usually on the extremities; one form appears most often on AIDS patients and other immunocompromised individuals

pg. 145

271
Q

keloid

A

type of scar; overgrowth of tissue at site of injury in excess of the amount of tissue necessary to repair the wound; partially due to accumulation of collagen at site

pg. 130

272
Q

kerat/o

A

hard, horny

pg. 123

273
Q

keratinous cyst
sebaceous cyst

A

benign cavity lined by keratinizing epithelium and filled with sebum and epithelial debris

pg. 136

274
Q

keratolytics

A

topical substances used to break down hardened skin and shed the top layer of dead skin to treat warts, calluses, corns, acne, rosacea, and psoriasis; examples include salicylic acid (Compound W), cantharidin & podofilox (Condylox)

pg. 156

275
Q

laparoscopy

A

a visual examination of the abdominal cavity

practice test

276
Q

laser therapy

A

procedure to repair or destroy tissue, particularly in the removal of tattoos, warts, port-wine stains, and psoriatic lesions

pg. 150

277
Q

later/o

A

side

pg. 42

278
Q

lingu/o

A

tongue

pg. 22

279
Q

lipectomy

A

removal of fatty tissue

pg. 152

280
Q

lipid/o
adip/o

A

lipid, fat, adipose

pg. 22

281
Q

lipoma

A

fatty tumor that is a soft, movable, subcutaneous nodule

pg. 144

282
Q

liposuction

A

technique for removing adipose tissue with a suction pump device

pg. 152

283
Q

lith/o

A

stone

pg. 22

284
Q

lumb/o

A

low back, loin

pg. 38

285
Q

lumin/o

A

lumen

pg. 30

the space within an artery, vein, intestine, or tube

286
Q

lys/o

A

dissolving

pg. 28

287
Q

macul/o

A

spot

pg. 129

288
Q

maglignant melanoma

A

cancerous tumor arises from mutated meanocytes; leading cause of death from all skin diseases

pg. 145

289
Q

mamm/o

A

breast

pg. 22

290
Q

man/u

A

hand

pg. 38

291
Q

medi/o

A

middle

pg. 42

292
Q

mediastin/o

A

mediastinum

pg. 47

293
Q

melan/o

A

black, dark

pg. 123

294
Q

ment/o

A

chin

pg. 37

295
Q

meta-

A

change, beyond

pg. 28

296
Q

milia

A

tiny superficial keratinous cysts caused by clogged oil ducts

pg. 136

297
Q

miliaria

A

minute vesicules and papules, often with surrounding erythema (redness) caused by occlusion of sweat ducts during times of exposure to heat and high humidity

pg. 140

298
Q

mitochondri/o

A

mitochondria

pg. 29

299
Q

Mohs surgery

A

repeated removal and microscopic examination of layers of a tumor until no cancerous cells are present

pg. 151

300
Q

muscul/o

A

muscle

pg. 22

301
Q

my/o
myos/o

A

muscle

pg. 29, 63

302
Q

myc/o

A

fungus

pg. 134

303
Q

nas/o

A

nasal

pg. 37

304
Q

nat/o

A

birth, born

pg. 22

305
Q

necr/o

A

death, dead

pg. 34

306
Q

needle aspiration

A

aspiration of fluid from lesions to obtain samples for culture and examination

pg. 147

307
Q

neo-

A

new

pg. 17

Prefix

308
Q

neur/o

A

nerve

pg. 22

309
Q

nev/o

A

birthmark

pg. 144

310
Q

nid/o

A

nest

pg. 131

311
Q

nod/o

A

knot

pg. 129

312
Q

Nondecodable terms

A

words whose definintions must be memorized without the benefit of word parts; examples include:
* cataract - from Greek term meaning “waterfall”
* asthma - from Greek term meaning “panting”
* sequela
* acute
* chronic
* sign - objective finding of a disease state (fever, high bp)
* symptom -subjective report of disease (pain, itching)
* Eponyms like Alzheimer’s disease + Achillies tendon
* Portmanteaus - combined word parts from 2+ words, like Botox + Genome

pg. 4

313
Q

nuch/o

A

neck

pg. 38

314
Q

nucle/o
kary/o

A

nucleus

pg. 29

315
Q

occlus/o

A

to close

pg. 150

316
Q

occlusive therapy

A

use of a nonporous occlusive dressing to cover a treated area to enhance the absorption & effectiveness of a medication; used to treat psoriasis, lupus erythematous, and chronic hand dermatitis

pg. 150

317
Q

ocul/o

A

eye

pg. 37

318
Q

olecran/o

A

elbow

pg. 38

319
Q

onych/o
ungu/o

A

nail

pg. 122

320
Q

onychectomy

A

removal of a finger/toenail because of trauma or disease

pg. 151

321
Q

onychia

A

inflammation of the finger nail

pg. 141

322
Q

onychocryptosis

A

abnormal condition of ingrown (hidden) nail; can cause pain, swelling and erythema (redness)

pg. 141

323
Q

onycholysis

A

separation of the nail plate from the nail bed

pg. 141

324
Q

onychomycosis
tinea unguium

A

abnormal condition of nail fungus

pg. 141

325
Q

ophthalm/o

A

eye

pg. 6

Combining Form

326
Q

or/o

A

mouth

pg. 37

327
Q

oste/o
osse/o
oss/i

A

bone

pg. 22

328
Q

ot/o

A

ear

pg. 6

Combining Form

329
Q

palm/o

A

palm

pg. 38

330
Q

papil/o

A

papilla

pg. 123

331
Q

papul/o

A

pimple

pg. 129

332
Q

par-

A

near, beside

pg. 17

Prefix

333
Q

para-

A

near, beside, abnormal

pg. 17

Prefix

334
Q

pariet/o

A

wall

pg. 48

335
Q

paronychia

A

infection of the skin beside the nail

pg. 141

336
Q

partial-thickness burn
second-degree burn

A

burn in which only the epidermis and part of the dermis are affected; if burn extends to papillary level, it is classified as a superficial partial-thickness burn; extension to the reticular layer classifies it as a deep partial-thickness burn; characterized by redness, blisters, and pain with possible scarring

pg. 142-143

337
Q

patch

A

large, flat, nonpalpable macule, larger than 1cm

pg. 129

338
Q

patell/o
patell/a

A

kneecap

pg. 38

339
Q

path/o

A

disease

pg. 22

340
Q

ped/o

A

child

pg. 22

341
Q

ped/o

A

foot

pg. 38

342
Q

pedicul/i

A

lice

pg. 134

343
Q

pediculicides

A

destroy lice; examples include malathion (Ovide), lindane (Kwell), and permethrin (Nix)

pg. 156

344
Q

pediculosis

A

parasitic infestation with lice, involving the head, body, or genital area

pg. 134

345
Q

pelv/o
pelv/i

A

pelvic

pg. 38

346
Q

per-

A

through

pg. 17

Prefix

347
Q

peri-

A

surrounding, around

pg. 17

Prefix

348
Q

perine/o

A

perineum (space between the external genitalia and the anus)

pg. 38

349
Q

peritone/o

A

peritoneum

pg. 48

350
Q

petechia
pl. petechiae

A

tiny ecchymosis within dermal layer

129

351
Q

phil/o

A

attraction

pg. 22

352
Q

plant/o

A

sole

pg. 38

353
Q

plaque

A

raised plateaulike papule >1cm; psoriatic lesion, seborrheic keratosis

pg. 129

354
Q

plast/o

A

formation

pg. 144

355
Q

pleur/o

A

pleura

pg.51

356
Q

pne/o

A

breathing

pg. 22

357
Q

poly-

A

many, much, excessive, frequent

pg. 17

Prefix

358
Q

poplit/o

A

back of the knee

pg. 38

359
Q

post-

A

after, behind

pg. 17

Prefix

360
Q

poster/o

A

back

pg. 42

361
Q

pre-

A

before, in front of

pg. 18

Prefix

362
Q

Prefix

A

word part at BEGINNING of word; further define the absence, location, number, quantity, or state of the term

pg. 3

363
Q

prone

A

lying on one’s belly

pg. 44

364
Q

Pronounciation of Odd Letter Combos

A
  • eu = you
  • ph = f like “fill”
  • pn = n like “no”
  • ps = s like “sort”
  • pt = t like “top”
  • rh, rrh = r like “row”
  • x = z like “zoo”

pg. 21

365
Q

protectives
protectants

A

topical substances with sun protection factors (SPF) that protect the skin against ultraviolet light A & B in sunlight ; sun screen and sunblock products contain active ingredients such as oxybenzone & avobenzone

pg. 156

366
Q

proxim/o

A

near

pg. 43

367
Q

pruritus

A

itching; marks that result from intense itching are called excoriations

pg. 131

368
Q

psoralen plus ultraviolet A (PUVA) therapy

A

directing a type of UV light onto psoriatic lesions

pg. 150

369
Q

psoralens

A

absorb UVA light to treat skin conditions like eczema & psoriasis, reduce itching, redness & swelling; an example is methoxsalen (Uvadex)

pg. 156

370
Q

psoriasis

A

common chronic skin disorder characterized by circumscribed, salmon-red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales that are the result of excessive development of epithelial cells

pg. 137

371
Q

psych/o

A

mind

pg. 22

372
Q

pub/o

A

pubic

pg. 38

373
Q

punch biopsy

A

biopsy in which a tubular punch is inserted through to the subcutaneous tissue and the tissue is cut off at base

pg. 147

374
Q

purpur/o

A

purple

pg. 129

375
Q

pustul/o

A

pustule

pg. 129

376
Q

retinoids

A

derived from vitamin A, alter the growth of the top layer of the skin & may be used to treat acne, reduce wrinkles & treat psoriasis; examples include tretinoin (Retin-A), isotretinoin (Claravis) & tazarotene (Tazorac)

pg. 156

377
Q

retro-

A

behind

pg. 48

378
Q

rhin/o

A

nose

pg. 6

Combining Form

379
Q

rhytid/o

A

wrinkle

pg. 152

380
Q

rib/o

A

ribose

pg. 28

381
Q

ringworm
tinea capitis
tinea corporis

A

fungal infection of the scalp; ringworm of the body manufested by pink/red papulosquamous annular (ringlink) plaques with raised borders

pg. 134

382
Q

Rules Singular/Plural Endings

A
  • s -a = p -ae
  • s -is = p -es
  • s -ix OR -ex = p -ices
  • s -itis = p -itides
  • s -nx = p -nges
  • s -um = p -a
  • s -us = p -i
  • s -y = p -ies

pg. 20

383
Q

sacr/o

A

sacrum

pg. 38

384
Q

sarcoma

A

connective tissue cancer

pg. 145

385
Q

scabicides

A

destroy mites & scabies; examples include permethrin (Elimite) & crotamiton (Eurax)

pg. 156

386
Q

scabies

A

parasitic infestation caused by mites; characterized by pruritic papular rash

pg. 134

387
Q

scapul/o

A

scapula, shoulder

pg. 38

388
Q

SCC
sqaumous cell carcinoma

A

second most common type of skin cancer; also caused by sun exposure but developing from squamous cells

pg. 145

389
Q

seb/o
sebac/o

A

oil, sebum

pg. 122

390
Q

seborrheic dermatitis

A

inflammatory scaling disease of the scalp and face; newborns this is known as cradle cap

pg. 131

391
Q

seborrheic keratosis

A

benign, circumscribed, pigmented, superficial warty skin lesion

pg. 144

392
Q

shaving
paring

A

slicing of thin sheets of tissue to remove lesions

pg. 151

393
Q

sin/o
sinus/o

A

sinus or antrum

pg. 30

cavity or channel in bone, a dialated channel for blood, or a cavity that permits the escape of purelent (pus-filled) material

394
Q

sinistr/o

A

left side of patient’s body

pg. 43

395
Q

skin graft
SG

A

skin transplant performed when normal skin cover has been lost as a result of burns, ulcers, or operations to remove cancerous tissue

pg. 150

396
Q

skin tags
acrochordons

A

small, soft, pedunculated (with a stalk) lesions that are harmless outgrowths of eidermal and dermal tissues, usually covering the neck, eyelids, armpits and groin; usually occur in multiples

pg. 144

397
Q

somn/o

A

sleep

pg. 22

398
Q

function of special senses

A

information gathering

pg. 33

399
Q

Spelling Rules

A
  1. suffix starts w/ vowel = combining vowel is NOT needed to join parts
  2. suffix starts w/ consonant = combining vowel IS needed
  3. combining form ends w/ same vowel that begins suffix = drop ONE vowel
  4. 2+ combining forms used in term = keep combing vowel regardless of if 2nd combining form starts with v/c [example: gastr/o + enter/o + itis = gastrOenteritis
  5. 2+ combining forms used to make medical term = note order in which they appear [example: esophagogastroduodenoscopy EGD = visual examination of esophagus, stomach, and duodenum]

pg. 8

400
Q

spin/o

A

spine; thornlike projection bone process

pg. 51, 66

401
Q

spir/o

A

breathing

pg. 22

402
Q

splen/o

A

spleen

pg. 22

403
Q

split-thickness skin graft
STSG

A

SG in which the epidermis and parts of the dermis are used

pg. 150

404
Q

sqaum/o

A

scaly

pg. 123

405
Q

stern/o

A

sternum (breastbone)

pg. 38

406
Q

strom/o

A

stromal

pg. 29

407
Q

sub-

A

under, below

pg. 18

Prefix

408
Q

subcutaneous

A

route of injection into the fat layer beneath the skin

pg. 155

409
Q

Suffix

A

word part at the END; indicate if word is anatomic, pathologic, diagnostic, or therapeutic

pg. 3

410
Q

superficial

A

on the surface of the body

pg. 43

411
Q

superficial burn
first-degree burn

A

burn in which only the epidermis is damaged; characterized by erythema, tenderness and hyperesthesia, with no scarring

pg. 142

412
Q

supine

A

lying on one’s back

pg. 44

413
Q

supra-
super/o

A

upward, above

pg. 34

414
Q

sur/o

A

calf

pg. 38

415
Q

sweat tests

A

lab tests for abnormally high levels of sodium and chloride present in the perspiration of persons with cystic fibrosis

pg. 147

416
Q

system/o

A

system

pg. 34

417
Q

tars/o

A

ankle

pg. 38

418
Q

tel/e

A

far

pg. 129

419
Q

thel/e

A

nipple

pg. 34

420
Q

therm/o

A

heat, temperature

pg. 22

421
Q

thorac/o

A

chest

pg. 38

422
Q

tonsill/o

A

tonsil

pg. 22

423
Q

top/o

A

place, location

pg. 131

424
Q

topical

A

type of drug applied directly onto the skin as a cream, gel, lotion or ointment

pg. 155

425
Q

trache/o

A

trachea, windpipe

pg. 22

426
Q

trans-

A

through, across

pg. 18

Prefix

427
Q

transdermal therapeutic system
TTS

A

a nonabsorbent adhesive patch that contains medication in a gel-like material on one side; applied to skin, allowing for a specified time release of the medication

pg. 155

428
Q

trich/o
pil/o

A

hair

pg. 122

429
Q

troph/o

A

nourishment, development

pg. 22, 129

430
Q

tuberculosis (TB) skin tests

A

intradermal (ID) test using purified protein derivative (PPD) to test for either dormant or active TB; much more accurate than the multiple puncture tine test which had been used for screening purposes

pg. 147

431
Q

tumor

A

nodule >2cm; any mass or swelling, including neoplasms

pg. 129

432
Q

TURP

A

transurethral resection of the prostate - surgical procedure that remvoes part of the prostate through the urethra

pg. 4

433
Q

Tzanck

A

microscopic exam of lesions for the purpose of diagnosing herpes zoster and HSV

pg. 147

434
Q

ulcer

A

circumscribed craterlike lesion of the skin/mucous membrane resulting from necrosis (tissue death) that can accompany an inflammatory, infectious, or malignant process;

pg. 130

435
Q

umbilic/o

A

umbilicus

pg. 38

436
Q

uni-

A

one

pg. 43

437
Q

valvul/o

A

valve

pg. 22

438
Q

ven/o

A

vein

pg. 22

439
Q

vers/o

A

turning

pg. 22

440
Q

vertebr/o

A

backbone, vertebra, spine

pg. 22, 38

441
Q

vesicul/o

A

blister or small sac

pg. 129

442
Q

vestibul/o

A

vestibule

pg. 30

small space or cavity at the beginning of a canal

443
Q

viral culture

A

sampling of vesicular fluid for the purpose of identifying viruses

pg. 147

444
Q

viscer/o
organ/o

A

organ

pg 29

445
Q

vitiligo

A

benign acquired disease of unknown origin, consisting of irregular patches of various sizes lacking in pigment

pg. 139

446
Q

vulgar/o

A

common

pg. 136

447
Q

warts
verruca
pl. verrucae

A

common, contagious epithelial growths usually appearing on the skin of the hands, feet, legs, and face; can be caused by any of the 60 types of the human papillomavirus (HPV)

pg. 135

448
Q

wheal

A

circumscribed, elevated papule caused by localized edema, which can result from a bug bite; urticaria or hives results from allergic reaction

pg. 129

449
Q

Woods’s light examination

A

method used to identify a variety of skin infections through the use of a Wood’s light which produces UV light; tinea caapitis ans pseudomonas infections in burns are two disorders that it can reveal

pg. 148

450
Q

wound and abscess culture

A

lab samplings that can identify pathogens in wounds, like diabetic or decubitus ulcers, postoperative wounds or abscesses

pg. 148

451
Q

xenograft
heterograft

A

temp SG from another species, often a pig; used until an autograft is available

pg. 150

452
Q

xer/o

A

dry

pg. 137

453
Q

skelet/o

A

skeleton

pg. 63

454
Q

articul/o

A

joint

pg. 63

455
Q

ligament/o
syndesm/o

A

ligament

pg. 63

456
Q

tendin/o
tend/o
ten/o

A

tendon

pg. 63

457
Q

fasci/o

A

fascia

pg. 63

458
Q

-poiesis

A

formation

pg. 63

459
Q

hematopoiesis

A

the continual formation of blood; occurs in bone marrow

pg. 63

460
Q

orth/o

A

straight

pg. 63

461
Q

rheumat/o

A

watery flow

pg. 63

462
Q

physi/o

A

nature

pg. 63

463
Q

orthopedist
orthopod

A

specialst who treats children with musculoskeletal disorders

pg. 63

464
Q

rheumatology
rheumatologist

A

speciality that deals with disorders of connective tissue, including bone and cartilage; origin is Greek who thought many joint disorders were caused by an outpouring (effusion) of fluid into joint space; specialist

pg. 63

465
Q

physiatry
physical medicine
physiatrist

A

concerns diagnoses and treatment of disease or injury with the use of physical agents like exercise, heat, massage & light; specialist

pg. 63

466
Q

axial skeleton

A

consists of skull, rib cage, and spine

pg. 64

467
Q

appendicular skeleton

A

consists shoulder bones, collarbones, pelvic bones, arms and legs

pg. 64

468
Q

long bones

A
  • humerus - upper arm bone
  • femur - thigh bone

pg. 64

469
Q

short bones

A
  • carpal - wristbone
  • tarsal - anklebone

pg. 64

470
Q

flat bones

A
  • sternum - breastbone
  • scapula - shoulder bone

pg. 64

471
Q

irregular bones

A
  • vertebra - backbone
  • stapes - ear bone

pg. 64

472
Q

sesamoid

A

patella - kneecap

pg. 64

473
Q

osteocytes

A

mature bone cells

pg. 65

474
Q

matrix

A

material between cells; store calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) for the body to use as needed in the form of mineral salts

pg. 65

475
Q

osteoblasts

A

cells that BUILD bone

pg. 65

476
Q

osteoclasts

A

cells that BREAK DOWN cells to transform them as needed

pg. 65

477
Q

compact bone

A

osteocytes and matrix make up this outer layer of bone

pg. 65

478
Q

spongy bone
cancellous bone

A

made up of osteocytes and matrix but is less dense; within this layer lie the medullary cavity & red bone marrow

pg. 65

479
Q

bone marrow

A

produces all the blood cells needed by the body

pg. 65

480
Q

diaphysis

A

the long shaft of each long bone; most of the body of a long bone

pg. 65

481
Q

epiphysis

A

the ends of a long bone

pg. 65

482
Q

epiphyseal plates

A

on long bones: under the epiphyses; areas where bone growth normally occurs; between 16 -25yrs old the the plates close and growth stops

pg. 66

483
Q

metaphysis

A

epiphysis and epiphyseal plates together make this

pg. 66

484
Q

periosteum

A

outer covering of a bone

pg. 66

485
Q

endosteum

A

inner lining of a bone

pg. 66

486
Q

depression (bone)

A

any groove, openingor hollow space; provide entrance/exit for vessels and protection for the organs they hold

pg. 66

487
Q

processes (bone)

A

raised or projected areas; often areas of attachment for ligments or tendons

pg. 66

488
Q

foramen
pl. foramina

A

bone depression; opening or hole; foramen magnum, mental foramina

pg. 66

489
Q

foramin/o

A

foramen

pg. 66

490
Q

fossa
pl. fossae

A

hollow depression; surface of end of bone; olecranal fossa

pg. 66

491
Q

foss/o

A

fossa

pg. 66

492
Q

sinus
pl. sinuses

A

cavity/channel lined with membrane; paranasal sinuses

pg. 66

493
Q

condyl/o

A

smooth, rounded projection at the end of a cone that articulates with adjacent bones; medial condyle of the femur

pg. 67

494
Q

crest

A

narrow elongated elevation; iliac crest

pg. 67

495
Q

epicondyl/o

A

bone process epicondyle; rough projection on the surface of the bone above the condyle to attach tendons & ligaments; lateral epicondyle of the humerus

pg. 67

496
Q

head

A

rounded, usually proximal portion of some long bones; femoral head, humeral head

pg. 67

497
Q

trochanter/o

A

bone process trochanter; one of two bony projections on the proximal ends of the femurs that serve as points of attachment for muscles; greater trochanter

pg. 67

498
Q

tubercul/o

A

bone process tubercle; nodule or small raised area; costal tubercle

pg. 67

499
Q

tuberosity

A

an elevation or protuberance, larger than a tubercle; ischial tuberosity

pg. 67

500
Q
A

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