LOM Chapter 3 Flashcards
Amniocentesis
the surgical removal of fluid from the amnion sac during the 12th and 18th week of pregnancy. The fluid is withdrawn and grown for microscopic analysis. This procedure can still be conducted later in pregnancy should it be required.
Arteriole
a small artery
Venule
a small vein
Hemostasis
control of blood loss during surgery or injury. During surgery a hemostat is the instrument used to clamp the bleeding area.
Cystocele
a type of hernia; where part of the urinary bladder herniates through the vaginal wall due to weakness of the pelvic muscles.
Rectocele
a type of hernia; where part of the rectum herniates towards the vaginal wall.
Omphalocele
a type of hernia; also known as an umbilical hernia (omphal/o = umbilicus, navel) that occurs when part of the intestines herniate through a weakened abdominal wall around the navel (usually more common in infants, but can occur to adults)
Leukocyte
a white blood cell; there are 5 kinds of white blood cells divided into two categories (Granulocytes and Agranulocytes)
Granulocytes
a.k.a Polymorphonuclear cells; they are formed in the bone marrow and there are 3 types: 1. Eosinophils, 2. Basophils, 3. Eosinophils.
Agranulocytes
a.k.a Mononuclear cells; they are produced in the bone marrow and in the lymphatic system and there are two types: 1. Lymphocytes, 2. Monocytes
Ischemia
Blood flow being held back from an area (organ or tissue)
Acromegaly
An endocrine disorder that affects the pituitary gland due to a benign tumor that stimulates the production of excessive amounts of growth hormone after the completion of puberty. The characteristics shown are of normal stature but abnormally large hands, feet, and face.
Myel/o
spinal cord, bone marrow
-algia
pain
ot/o
ear
