Master 30-34 Flashcards
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prognosis
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prediction of the course and end of disease and the estimated chance of recovery
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prostatectomy
A
surgical removal of prostate gland
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psychiatry
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the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness
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ptosis
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dropping or drooping of an organ or part
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purulent
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forming or containing pus
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pyelotomy
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incision into the pelvis of the kidney
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pylorotomy
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incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis
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pyogenic
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producing pus
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rectocele
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protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall
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resection
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partial or complete excision of a structure
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rhinoplasty
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aesthetic surgical reconstruction of the nose
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salpingectomy
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surgical removal of a fallopian tube
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salpingo-oophorectomy
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surgical removal of an ovary and fallopian tube
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sclerosis
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hardening or induration of an organ or tissue
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septic
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pertaining to pathogenic organisms or their toxins
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shunt
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to divert; an anomalous or artificially created passage to divert flow from one main route to another
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sigmoidoscopy
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direct visualization of the sigmoid colon by means of a sigmoidoscope
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splenectomy
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surgical removal of the spleen
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stenosis
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construction or narrowing of a passage or orifice
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sterile
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free from living microorganisms; not fertile
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sterilization
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the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on or in an in an inanimate object or substance by exposure to chemical or physical agents
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stricture
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a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube
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suppuration
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the process of pus formation
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symbiosis
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the living together in close association of two organisms of different species
25
synovectomy
surgical removal of the synovial membrane
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tachycardia
an abnormally rapid heartbeat
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tenoplasty
surgical repair of a tendon
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tenorrhaphy
suturing of a tendon
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tenosynovitis
inflammation of a tendon sheath
30
tenotomy
incision into a tendon
31
thrombus
a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ
32
thoracentesis
insertion of a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space for the removal (aspiration of fluid)
33
thoracoplasty
surgical repair of the chest wall to alter size and shape
34
thoracotomy
surgical incision into the chest wall
35
thyroidectomy
surgical removal of thyroid gland
36
tumor
a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass
37
trachelorrhaphy
suturing of a torn cervix
38
tracheostomy
surgical opening of the trachea to provide and secure an alternative airway
39
transfusion
collection of blood or blood components from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient
40
ureterolithiasis
development of calculus in the ureter
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ureterolithotomy
surgical incision into the ureter for removal of a calculus
42
urology
the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes male and the male genital tract
43
vasectomy
surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas defrens of the testicle
44
vasovasotomy
rejoining of the previously severed vas defrens of the testicle
45
vesicle
a small blister-like election on the skin containing serous fluid
46
viscera
internal organs enclosed within the ventral body cavity
47
vertigo
the sensation of moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person
48
volvulus
a twisting of the bowel on itself causing obstruction
49
laryngospasm
spasm of the laryngeal muscles
50
ischemia
a temporary deficiency of blood for to an organ or tissue
51
wen
a cyst resulting from the retention of secretion in a sebaceous gland
52
esophagoscopy-
direct visualization of the esophagus by means of an esophagoscope
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evisceration-
spilling out of abdominal contents resulting from wound dehiscence
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excision-
the act of cutting away or taking out
55
fibroma-
a fibrous encapsulated connective tissue tumor
56
fissure-
a groove or cleft
57
fistula-
an abnormal tube-like passage from a cavity or tube to another cavity or free surface
58
fununcle-
a boil
59
gastrectomy-
surgical removal of a part or all of the stomach
60
gastritis-
inflammation of the stomach
61
gastroenterostomy-
surgical anastomosis between the stomach and small intestine
62
gastrorrhapy-
surgical repair of the stomach wall
63
gastroscopy-
direct visualization of the stomach cavity by means of a gastroscope
64
germicide-
a substance that destroys microorganisms
65
glossectomy-
surgical removal or all or part of the tounge
66
gynecology-
the study of disease of the female reproductive system
67
hemoptysis-
expectoration of blood arising from the respiratory system
68
hemorrhoidectomy-
surgical removal of dilated veins of the rectum or anus
69
heniorrhaphy-
surgical repair of a hernia
70
hordeolum-
inflammation of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid margin; a sty
71
hysterectomy-
surgical removal of part of our all of the uterus
72
icterus-
jaundice; a yellow discoloration of the tissues with bile pigments
73
incision-
a cut made with a knife
74
incontinence-
inability to control urine or fecal elimination
75
infarct-
an area of tissue that undergoes necrosis following cessation of blood supply
76
infection-
a disease that is caused by a microorganism
77
inflammation-
a non-specific immunologic defense mechanism against infection injury or allergy
78
intussusception-
the slipping of one part of the intestine into another part just below it
79
isotonic-
having the same tension or tone; having the same osmotic pressure
80
laceration-
an irregular tear or flesh wound
81
laminectomy-
surgical removal of the vertebral laminae
82
laparoscopy-
direct visualization of the abdominal cavity by means of a laparascope
83
laparotomy-
incision into the abdominal cavity; an abdominal operation
84
laryngoscopy-
direct visualization of the larynx by means of a laryngoscope
85
leukoplakia-
white spots or patches on the mucous membrane
86
lithotomy-
incision into an organ or duct for the removal of a calculus
87
lobectomy-
surgical removal of a lobe of an organ or gland
88
lymphadectomy-
surgical removal of a lymph node
89
mastoidectomy-
surgical excision of the mastoid air cells
90
menometrorrhagia-
excessive bleeding during and between menstrual periods
91
menorrhagia-
excessive menstrual bleeding, or menstrual bleeding lasting longer than seven days
92
mastication-
chewing
93
metabolism-
the sum of all the chemical reactions that occur within an organism
94
metastasis-
the spread of neoplastic cells by way of vascular or lymphatic channels to distant sites that are not directly connected
95
metrorhaggia-
intermenstrual bleeding; bleeding between menstrual cycles
96
microorganism-
minute living body not perceptible to the naked eye
97
myology-
the study of the structure and function of the muscles
98
myoma-
a benign tumor derived from the muscle tissue
99
neoplasm-
a new and abnormal function of tissue which grows at the expense of a healthy host
100
nephrectomy-
a surgical removal of a kidney
101
nephrolith-
a stone in the kidney
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nephropexy-
a surgical fixation of a floating kidney
103
micturate-
to pass or eliminate urine from the bladder
104
nephrotomy-
incision into the kidney
105
neurectomy-
surgical removal of part or all of a nerve
106
neurology-
the branch of medicine that concerns the nervous system and its diseases
107
neurolysis-
free a nerve from adhesions
108
neuroma-
a benign tumor derived from a nerve
109
neuroplasty-
surgical repair of a nerve
110
neurotomy-
division or dissection of a nerve
111
obstetrics-
the branch of medicine that concerns the management of pregnancy and childbirth
112
occulsion-
the acquired or congenital closure of a passage
113
oophorectomy-
surgical removal or an ovary
114
ophthalmology-
the branch of medicine that concerns the eye and its diseases
115
orthopedics-
the branch of surgery concerned with the correction of disorders involving the musculoskeletal and articular systems and their supportive structures
116
osteology-
study of the structure and function of bones
117
osteoplasty-
surgical repair or reformation of a bone
118
otolith-
an ear stone
119
panhysterectomy-
surgical removal the entire uterus
120
paracentesis-
puncture of a cavity; usually the abdomen, with aspiration of fluid
121
parasitism-
a symbiotic relationship in which one symbiont (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host) organism
122
parenteral-
any route other than the alimentary canal
123
pathogen-
a microorganism capable of producing disease
124
pathology-
study of nature and cause of disease
125
pediatrics-
the branch of medicine concerned with the care of children and treatment of their diseases
126
perineorrhaphy-
surfical repair of a laceration of the perineum that was made during delivery of a fetus
127
phlebotomy-
incision into a vein
128
phrenicotomy-
cutting of the phrenic nerve
129
physiology-
the study of the function of living organisms and their components
130
pneumonectomy-
surgical removal of a lung
131
pneumorthorax-
a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity
132
proctology-
the branch of medicine concerned with treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus
133
proctoscopy-
direct visualization of the rectum by means of a proctoscope-
134
prognosis
prediction of the course and end of disease and the estimated chance of recovery
135
prostatectomy
surgical removal of prostate gland
136
psychiatry
the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illness
137
ptosis
dropping or drooping of an organ or part
138
purulent
forming or containing pus
139
pyelotomy
incision into the pelvis of the kidney
140
pylorotomy
incision into the pylorus of the stomach to relieve stenosis
141
pyogenic
producing pus
142
rectocele
protrusion or herniation of the anterior wall of the rectum through the posterior vaginal wall
143
resection
partial or complete excision of a structure
144
rhinoplasty
aesthetic surgical reconstruction of the nose
145
salpingectomy
surgical removal of a fallopian tube
146
salpingo-oophorectomy
surgical removal of an ovary and fallopian tube
147
sclerosis
hardening or induration of an organ or tissue
148
septic
pertaining to pathogenic organisms or their toxins
149
shunt
to divert; an anomalous or artificially created passage to divert flow from one main route to another
150
sigmoidoscopy
direct visualization of the sigmoid colon by means of a sigmoidoscope
151
splenectomy
surgical removal of the spleen
152
stenosis
construction or narrowing of a passage or orifice
153
sterile
free from living microorganisms; not fertile
154
sterilization
the process of completely destroying all microorganisms on or in an in an inanimate object or substance by exposure to chemical or physical agents
155
stricture
a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube
156
suppuration
the process of pus formation
157
symbiosis
the living together in close association of two organisms of different species
158
synovectomy
surgical removal of the synovial membrane
159
tachycardia
an abnormally rapid heartbeat
160
tenoplasty
surgical repair of a tendon
161
tenorrhaphy
suturing of a tendon
162
tenosynovitis
inflammation of a tendon sheath
163
tenotomy
incision into a tendon
164
thrombus
a blood clot that is adhered to a blood vessel wall or an organ
165
thoracentesis
insertion of a needle through the chest wall and into the pleural space for the removal (aspiration of fluid)
166
thoracoplasty
surgical repair of the chest wall to alter size and shape
167
thoracotomy
surgical incision into the chest wall
168
thyroidectomy
surgical removal of thyroid gland
169
tumor
a swelling or enlargement; an abnormal mass
170
trachelorrhaphy
suturing of a torn cervix
171
tracheostomy
surgical opening of the trachea to provide and secure an alternative airway
172
transfusion
collection of blood or blood components from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient
173
ureterolithiasis
development of calculus in the ureter
174
ureterolithotomy
surgical incision into the ureter for removal of a calculus
175
urology
the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both sexes male and the male genital tract
176
vasectomy
surgical removal of all or a segment of the vas defrens of the testicle
177
vasovasotomy
rejoining of the previously severed vas defrens of the testicle
178
vesicle
a small blister-like election on the skin containing serous fluid
179
viscera
internal organs enclosed within the ventral body cavity
180
vertigo
the sensation of moving around in space, or of having objects move about the person
181
volvulus
a twisting of the bowel on itself causing obstruction
182
laryngospasm
spasm of the laryngeal muscles
183
ischemia
a temporary deficiency of blood for to an organ or tissue
184
wen
a cyst resulting from the retention of secretion in a sebaceous gland
185
AAA
abdominal aortic aneurysm
186
ABG
arterial blood gas
187
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
188
AD
right ear
189
AF
arterial fibrillation
190
AIDS
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
191
AK
above the knee
192
A-P; A/P
anterior-posterior
193
ARD
acute respiratory disease
194
AS
left ear
195
ASD
arterial septic defect
196
A-V; A/V
atrioventricular, arteriovenous
197
AVM
arteriovenous malformation
198
BCLS
basic cardiac life support
199
b.i.d
twice a day
200
BK
below the knee
201
BP
blood pressure
202
BPH
benign prostatic hyperplasia (hypertrophy)
203
BSA
body surface area
204
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
205
Bx
biopsy
206
Ca
cancer
207
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
208
CAD
coronary artery disease
209
CAT (CT)
computed axial tomorgrapy (computed tomography)
210
CBC
complete blood count
211
CHF
congestive heart failure
212
CNS
central nervous system
213
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
214
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
215
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
216
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
217
CVP
central venous pressure
218
C & S
culture and sensitivity
219
D & C
dilation (dilatation) and curettage
220
DC; dc
discontinue
221
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
222
DJD
degenerative joint disease
223
DNR
do not resuscitate
224
DVT
deep vein thrombosis
225
Dx
diagnosis
226
ECG; EKG
electrocardiogram; electrocardiograph
227
EEG
electroencephalogram; electroencephalograph
228
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
229
ENT (EENT)
ear, nose, and throat (eye, ear, nose and throat)
230
Fx
fracture
231
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
232
gm; g
gram
233
GSW
gunshot wound
234
gt (gtt)
drop (drops)
235
GU
genitourinary
236
GYN
gynecology
237
H & P
history & physical
238
HBV
hepatitis B virus
239
HCT; Hct
hematocrit
240
HIV
human immunodeficiency virus
241
HPV
human papillomavirus
242
Hx; hx
history
243
I & D
incision and drainage
244
ICP
intracranial pressure
245
ICU
intensive care unit
246
IM
intramuscular
247
IOP
intraocular pressure
248
IV
intravenous
249
KUB
kidney, ureter and bladder
250
L & D
labor and delivery
251
LEEP
loop electrosurgical excision procedure
252
LLQ
left lower quadrant
253
LR
lactated ringers solution
254
LUQ
left upper quadrant
255
MRI
magnetic resonance imaging
256
NKA
no known allergies
257
NPO; n.p.o
nothing by mouth
258
NS
normal saline
259
OD
right eye
260
ORIF
open reduction with internal fixation
261
OS
left eye
262
OU
both eyes (together)
263
P-A; P/A
posterior-anterior
264
PAD
peripheral artery disease
265
PACU
post - anesthesia care unit
266
PDA
paten ductus arteriosus
267
PEG
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
268
PET
positron emission tomography
269
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
270
PRN; p.r.n
as needed
271
PVC
premature ventricular contraction
272
RBC
red blood count
273
RLQ
right lower quadrant
274
ROM
range of motion
275
RUQ
right upper quadrant
276
Rx
drug prescription
277
stat
immediately
278
STD
sexually transmitted disease
279
TB
tuberculosis
280
TENS
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
281
TIA
transient ischemic attack
282
t.i.d
three times a day
283
TMJ
temporomandibular joint
284
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
285
TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
286
Tx
treatment
287
UA; U/A
urinalysis
288
URI
upper respiratory infection
289
UTI
urinary tract infection
290
VSD
ventricular septal defect
291
WBC
white blood cell; white blood count
292
EVH
endoscopic vein harvest
